SR0534 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William K. Carman, who passed away on November 30, 2009; and

WHEREAS, William Carman was born on January 7, 1945; his parents were William S. and Lois Logan Carman; he was married to the former Sandra Kay Watts; and

WHEREAS, William Carman was a graduate of Alton Senior High; he also attended Lewis and Clark Community College; and

WHEREAS, William Carman was the owner and operator of Carman Contracting Inc. for 43 years; and

WHEREAS, William Carman served his country with pride and distinction as a member of the United States Army serving in the Vietnam War; he was the recipient of the Purple Heart, the Medal of Valor, and other commendations for his meritorious service; and

WHEREAS, William Carman was a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as chairman of the Trustee Ministry and supervised the bus ministry; he was a member of the American Legion VFW Post 354, a Past Master of Dunbar Lodge No. 97, Tyree Consistory No. 64, and a 33rd Degree Mason; he served as the Worthy Patron of Bright Hope Chapter No. 85 Order of the Eastern Star; he also donated much of his time and talent to numerous community projects; and

WHEREAS, William Carman was preceded in death by his father; his grandparents, Amos and Hortense Logan and Arvis and Treoplia Carman; and his dear uncles, George Carman and Carl Logan; and

WHEREAS, William Carman is survived by his wife, Sandra Kay; his mother, Lois E. Carman; his children, Markeitra (Archie) Ingram; Marc (Melinda) Adams, Travis (Cheri) Smith, Kristy (Donald) Mason-El, Deana Anderson, Kissa (Algie) Ingram, Julius (Sarah) Anderson, Akia Appleby, Aamad Appleby, and Ravi Appleby; his 17 grandchildren; his great-grandchild; his brother, Richard S. (Celeste) Carman; his sisters, Regina (Carl) Edwards, Robin (Terry) Douglas, and Annetta (Michael) Thompson; and his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of William K. Carman; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of William Carman as an expression of our sympathy.