SR0896 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of George E. McCollum of Benton, who passed away on July 11, 2010; and

WHEREAS, George McCollum was born on December 21, 1921, in Benton; he was the son of Tilman and Beulah (Isaacs) McCollum; he married the former Catherine (Katy) Frasher on June 30, 1946, in the First Baptist Church in Benton; and

WHEREAS, George McCollum served his country with pride and distinction as a member of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II; and

WHEREAS, George McCollum was the founder and co-owner of McCollum Real Estate in Benton; and

WHEREAS, George McCollum was a member of the Benton American Legion and the VFW; he was also a 79-year member of the First Baptist Church in Benton; and

WHEREAS, George McCollum was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Harry Daniels; his wife; his sister, Doris Seymour; and his brother, James (Ernie) McCollum; and

WHEREAS, George McCollum is survived by his daughter, Nancy Mougey; his son, David McCollum; his grandchildren, Matt Mougey and Mark Mougey and his wife, Rachel; his sister, Kathryn Munday; and his several 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 George E. McCollum; and be it further

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