SR0295 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of David S. "Dave" Chapman of Fieldon, who passed away on April 19, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Dave Chapman was born in Carbondale, Pennsylvania to David S. and Ruth (Roberts) Chapman on July 10, 1943; he grew up in Carbondale, Pennsylvania and graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School in 1961; he moved to Chicago to be close to his sister and served with the United States Army as a Specialist 5th Class; he married Rosie Cain in Nutwood on June 17, 1967; and

WHEREAS, Dave Chapman was employed as a machinist with McDonnel-Douglas/Boeing for 33 years, retiring in 1999; and

WHEREAS, Dave Chapman enjoyed working on cars and learning about and sharing his knowledge of cars; he was involved in stock car racing for over 30 years, where he made many lasting friendships along the way, including the very special bond he shared with racing buddy, Jake Seets; and

WHEREAS, Dave Chapman was active with his church, Charity Christian Center; he served as Deacon for 29 years and was selfless and always willing to help those in need in any way possible; he was kind, soft-spoken, and always had time to answer a question or solve a problem, no matter how small; he also enjoyed spending time with his girls at the Archery Club and raised his girls to be independent women, prepared for any challenge; and

WHEREAS, Dave Chapman was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Dave Chapman is survived by his wife, Rose; his daughters, Rachel (Todd) Cannedy, Amy (Brad) Welton, and Andrea Chapman; his grandchildren, Seth Chapman, Audrey Chapman, Lexi Swan, Drew Welton, and MarthaRose Cannedy; his great-grandson, Archie; and numerous nieces and nephews; 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 David S. "Dave" Chapman 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 Dave Chapman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.