SR1012 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1012 LRB102 27398 ECR 39191 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Charles Winston "Wynne" Carter of Hanna City, who passed away on April 20, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Wynne Carter was born to Aune (Wainio) and Carl Woodrow "Woody" Carter in Dunlap on February 6, 1942; he graduated from Dunlap High School, where he excelled in sports and was offered full-ride football scholarships to a variety of colleges; however, he opted to serve his country as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne, Screaming Eagles; he married Marilyn Willis on June 29, 1962; and

WHEREAS, Wynne Carter became a carpenter in 1965; he worked as a foreman for V Jobst & Sons and was president of Carpenters Local #183, now #237, from 1976 to 1984; in 1984, he, along with five partners, started the River City Construction Company, where he served as owner and vice president; he retired in 2005; he was a hard worker and an inspiring leader, who enjoyed working alongside others and helping them reach their full potential; and

WHEREAS, Wynne Carter was a member of Charter Oak Bible Church and was deeply committed to his faith, which he was excited to share; and

WHEREAS, Wynne Carter enjoyed playing guitar and singing with his family; he was a farmer, an avid hunter, fisher, gardener, and outdoorsman; he was passionate about making land beautiful; he was generous with his time and volunteered to help others on numerous building projects; he was a larger than life figure, and most who knew him have a Wynne story to tell; he will be most remembered for his selflessness, generosity, humor, and strength; and

WHEREAS, Wynne Carter is survived by his wife, Marilyn; his four daughters, Wendy (Curt) Kooken, Charla Dixon, Jennifer (Tyrone) Redd, and Kristi (James) Stephens; his five brothers, Donald (Shela) Carter, Gail Carter, Jerry (Loree) Carter, Kevin (Mary) Carter, and Mike (Kim) Carter; his 12 grandchildren; his 12 great-grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; his extended family; and his countless friends; 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 Charles Winston "Wynne" Carter 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 Wynne Carter as an expression of our deepest sympathy.