SR0998 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Edward James "Ed" Vaughn Jr. of Cordova, who passed away on May 11, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Ed Vaughn was born in Moline to Edward Sr. and Mable (Slininger) Vaughn on December 23, 1947; he served in the United States Army for two years during the Vietnam War; he married Linda Marie Nichols at the Cordova Baptist Church on February 7, 1970; and

WHEREAS, Ed Vaughn was employed at John Deere Harvester Works as a welder in the maintenance department for more than 32 years, retiring in 2004; and

WHEREAS, Ed Vaughn enjoyed working on old cars, fishing, and making crafts; he was a member of the Stewart Masonic Lodge in Geneseo and the Cordova American Legion; and

WHEREAS, Ed Vaughn was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Ed Vaughn is survived by his wife, Linda; his children, William "Bill" (Cheryl) Vaughn and Tammy Vaughn; his sister, Mary Louise McCarthy; his grandchildren, Matthew (Ruby), William Jr., Michael, and Nicholas Vaughn; and his great-grandsons, James and Carson Vaughn; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Edward James "Ed" Vaughn Jr. 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 Ed Vaughn as an expression of our deepest sympathy.