SR1083 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ray Cox of Moline, who passed away on June 13, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Ray Cox was born to Clarence and Dorothy Elisabeth Mae (Phelps) Cox in East Moline on February 29, 1932; he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War; he married MaryEllen Reynolds in Moline on June 24, 1957, and she preceded him in death on February 2, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Ray Cox retired from John Deere Harvester after 30 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Ray Cox was a longtime member of Golfmohr Golf Club; he also liked bowling; above all, he loved spending time with his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Ray Cox was preceded in death by his wife, MaryEllen, and his siblings, Robert Cox, Donald Cox, Betty Marks, Joann Chaney, and Ruth Webb; and

WHEREAS, Ray Cox is survived by his daughters, Sheryl (Chuck) Hauser and Tracy (Randy) Walters; his grandchildren, Amanda (Brandon) Carleton, Dustin Walters, Cody Walters, Nathan Hauser, and Nya Hauser; and his great-grandchildren, Ellis Carleton, Cecilia Carleton, Grayson Hauser, and Isabella Hauser; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Ray Cox and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Ray Cox as an expression of our deepest sympathy.