HR0660 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois learned with sadness of the death of Al Oxford of Johnston City; and

WHEREAS, Al was born January 6, 1943 in Hardin County, the son of Gilbert and Cora (Ralph) Oxford; he married Iolanda (Serena) on April 27, 1977 in Harrisburg; and

WHEREAS, Al was a retired coal miner, last working at Rend Lake Consolidated Coal in 2003, and was a union representative for the UMWA; and

WHEREAS, Al was a veteran of the Cuban Missile Crisis - Bay of Pigs from 1960 to 1963, serving in the United States Navy; and

WHEREAS, Al was an active member of the community; he was a member of the Lake Creek Masonic Lodge and a board member of the FRC; he was a Democratic precinct committeeman, had served on the Johnston City School Board, and had been a Johnston City alderman; Al was a member of Hurricane Baptist Church in Herrin, where he served as a trustee and a Yokefellow; he also was a member of the Buccaneer's Club of Johnston City; and

WHEREAS, Al was an inspiration to his family and countless friends, and his passing has been deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Iolanda; his son, Brian, and wife Shelley; his daughter, Tonya Greenrod; his grandchildren, Ryan Oxford, Courtney Oxford, Kayleigh Oxford, Aaron Pogue, and Kaci Pogue; his sisters, Wanda Cash, Alma Gross (husband, Harold), and Betty Cash (husband, Ed); his brothers, Russel (wife, Jackie), Harry (wife, Jane), and Dave; and several nieces and nephews; he was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Winford and Kenny; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Al Oxford, and we extend our deepest sympathy 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 Al Oxford's family as an expression of our sincere condolences.