SR0955 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ralph E. Dixon of Moline, who passed away on March 30, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Ralph Dixon was born to Francis and Rufas Dixon in Louisville, Kentucky on August 4, 1935; he graduated from the University of Oklahoma; he served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1964; he married Margot Riedel, and they had one son, Duane B. Dixon; he married Christie (Dow) Bagge in Crystal River, Florida on January 12, 1998; and

WHEREAS, Ralph Dixon retired from the U.S. Army Armament and Chemical Command after 35 years; and

WHEREAS, In retirement, Ralph Dixon enjoyed spending winters fishing in Florida; he spent many years at his cabin at Roberts Park in Keosauqua, Iowa, where he enjoyed spending treasured time with his son and family, as well as fishing, playing cards with his friends, and stretching the truth at "The Vets"; and

WHEREAS, Ralph Dixon was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Margot; his sister, Nancy Luckett; and his brothers, Donald, John, and Leonard Dixon; and

WHEREAS, Ralph Dixon is survived by his wife, Christie; his son, Duane Dixon; his brother, Robert Dixon; his granddaughters, Karla Eaton (Ronny), Angela Barrett (Terry), and Andrea Ryckeghem (Josh); his nieces and nephews; and his great-grandchildren; 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 Ralph E. Dixon 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 Ralph Dixon as an expression of our deepest sympathy.