SR0775 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lyndell B. Melvin of Benton, who passed away on April 6, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Lyndell Melvin was born on November 15, 1921, in West Frankfort; he was the son of Fred and Gladys Melvin; he married the former Mary Ellen Adams on October 26, 1946; and

WHEREAS, Lyndell Melvin served his country with pride and distinction as a member of the United States Army during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Lyndell Melvin was employed with the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union of West Frankfort; and

WHEREAS, Lyndell Melvin was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Gene Melvin; and

WHEREAS, Lyndell Melvin is survived by his wife; his sons, Fred L. (Jolynn) Melvin, Jan L. (Melinda) Melvin, and Roger B. Melvin; his sisters, Maxine Jordan and Myrldean Leone; his brothers, Charles Melvin and Dean Melvin; his grandchildren, Christopher M. (Emma) Melvin, Patrick A. Melvin, Meranda (Seth) Tate, Mirya (Brandon) Smith, Angela Melvin, Alisha (Dan) Cockrum, Alex Melvin, Jacob Melvin, and Courtney Melvin; his 7 great-grandchildren; and his many nieces and nephews; 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 Lyndell B. Melvin; and be it further

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