SR0159 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Marshall Cash, who passed away on March 30, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Marshall Cash was born on December 23, 1927 in Blytheville, Arkansas; his parents were Frank Cash and Estella Robinson Cash; he married Vivian Bell on September 19, 1956; and

WHEREAS, Marshall Cash moved with his family to Illinois, where he attended Garrison School; he served in the United States Army for many years and fought in World War II; he was a butcher at Armour Packing for 15 years; after leaving the packing house, he did construction until he became disabled; he was a Sergeant of Arms for Ernest Smith Resident Council; he was a dedicated member for three years; and he was an auxiliary member of the Church Road Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, Marshall Cash was a well known person in his community, who would help anyone that he could; and

WHEREAS, Marshall Cash was preceded in death by his children, Patricia, Marshall, and Senora; his sister, Pearl; and his brothers, Frank and John; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Marshall Cash is deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Vivian Cash; his daughter, Mildred Carpenter; his son, Ray (Laverne) Cash; his in-laws, George and Lavonia Bell; a host of brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; fourteen grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Marshall Cash; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the family of Marshall Cash as an expression of our sympathy.