SR0724 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Curtis L. Johnston of Sesser, who passed away on February 23, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Curtis Johnston was born on May 15, 1945, in Whittington; he was the son of Harley and Nina (Rea) Johnston; he married Lowanda (Hunt) Johnston on July 28, 1965; and

WHEREAS, Curtis Johnston was retired from Chester Mental Health after many years of dedicated service; he also served as a captain and fireman in the Sesser Fire Protection District for 24 years; and

WHEREAS, Curtis Johnston served as chairman of the Sesser Fire Protection District and the Sesser Library Board; he was a board member for the Giving Tree Fund in Sesser and the Modern Woodmen of America Camp 2966; he was also a member of the Franklin County Democrat Association, the Southern Illinois Coal Belt Association, and the Tazewell County Country Music Club; and

WHEREAS, Curtis Johnston was a member of the Grace Awakening Church in Benton; and

WHEREAS, Curtis Johnston was instrumental in the formation and passage of Shib's Law, which protects firefighters as they work on roadways and interstate highways; he also was very instrumental in purchasing 3 pieces of fire equipment for his fire station; and

WHEREAS, Curtis Johnston was an avid Democrat who enjoyed working for several candidates in many elections; following his retirement, he enjoyed mowing lawns, golfing, fishing trips, being outdoors, and playing and listening to country music; and

WHEREAS, Curtis Johnston was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Everett Dale Johnston; and

WHEREAS, Curtis Johnston is survived by his wife; his children, Kim and Raymond Scott; his grandchildren, Raylin Scott and Cody Scott; his special niece, Tammy Priedis, and her family; and his special nephew, James Johnston; 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 Curtis L. Johnston; and be it further

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