SR0425 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0425 LRB102 19119 ECR 27884 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Stephen "Steve" Carter Ballinger I of Mattoon, who passed away on July 7, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Steve Ballinger was born to Leonard Carter "Dutch" and Margaret Fern (Furry) Ballinger in Mattoon on October 1, 1946; he married Cheryl A. Storm in Mattoon on June 27, 1976; he was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War who served his country in the United States Air Force; and

WHEREAS, After his honorable discharge from the Air Force, Steve Ballinger started his 30 year career at the Mattoon Street Department; he was previously employed by Young Radiator for 13 years; and

WHEREAS, Steve was an active member of the First Christian Church of Mattoon where he served as a deacon and a trustee; throughout the years, he was a member of various lodges and organizations, including the Masonic Lodge at Wabash #179 A.F. & A.M., the Corn Belt Shrine Club of Coles County, the Ansar Shriners of Springfield, the Mattoon Exchange Club, the American Legion of Mattoon, and Mattoon VFW Post 4325; he was devoted to the Boy Scouts of America and served as an Assistant Troop Leader to Boy Scout Troop 152 and as Advanced Committee Chairman for the Lincoln Trails District; and

WHEREAS, Steve Ballinger was a man of strong faith; his favorite times were spent with his children and grandchildren on the family farm; his devotion to his family and friends was paramount in his life, and he was happiest when surrounded by loved ones; and

WHEREAS, Steve Ballinger was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Garrison D. Ballinger-Coffman; and

WHEREAS, Steve Ballinger is survived by his wife, Cheryl; his two daughters, Cheri L. Coffman and Lisa M. Ballinger; his son, Stephen (Kyla) Carter Ballinger II; and his five grandchildren, Anthony (Katie) G. Coffman, Gregory (Monica) D. Coffman, Kimberly M. Coffman, Carter T. Ballinger, and Callyn A. Ballinger; 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 Stephen "Steve" Carter Ballinger I 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 Steve Ballinger as an expression of our deepest sympathy.