SR1128 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Stanley Eugene "Slug" Milby of Rushville, who passed away on September 26, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Stanley Milby was born in Rushville on February 11, 1933 to Frank and Lourean Lang Milby; he was raised and educated in Rushville and served in the United States Army during the Korean War, where he played golf on the Army team, which allowed him to travel throughout many countries; he returned to Rushville after his honorable discharge in 1955; and

WHEREAS, Stanley Milby worked as a meat cutter for the Mickelberry Meat Packing Co., Bartlow Brothers Meat Packing Co., Oscar Mayer & Company, and Excel Corporation, before retiring; and

WHEREAS, Stanley Milby was an avid golfer and was involved with the Scripps Park Golf Course for over 70 years, starting as a caddy at age 12 and moving on to manage the pro-shop; his involvement in Scripps Park was his passion; and

WHEREAS, Stanley Milby was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post #4 and Guthrie Pierce Post #1239, Veterans of Foreign Wars; he was a member of the Military Honors Guard, playing taps on the bugle at many funerals and other services; he was also a member of the Beardstown Elks Lodge #1007 B.P.O.; he was proud to be a Democrat and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan; and

WHEREAS, Stanley Milby was preceded in death by his parents; his 2 brothers, Glen and Frank Milby; his sister, Evelyn Lohry; his sister-in-law, Jenette Milby; his niece, Debbie Gregory; and his nephew-in-law, Ed Dean; and

WHEREAS, Stanley Milby is survived by his nephews, John Claassen (Sue), David Claassen (Cathy), and Glenn Claassen; his nieces, Vickie Dean and Patti Sorg (Ron); his nephew-in-law, Dave Gregory; and several great and great-great-nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Stanley Eugene "Slug" Milby, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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