HR1358 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Charles E. "Charlie" Tweedy of Wood River, who passed away on September 26, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Tweedy was born in Wood River to John and Vira "Jackie" (Bradshaw) Tweedy on September 8, 1932; he attended East Alton-Wood River High School, where he was a 2-time state qualifier in the half-mile; he served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Juneau and married Carol R. Hanks in Mississippi on September 24, 1956; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Tweedy co-owned Charlie's Drive-In in Wood River; previously, he worked for Standard Oil, as a route driver for Taystee Bread and Mrs. Allison's Cookies, and, after selling the Drive-In, as an attendant for Marks Mortuary; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Tweedy was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals; he also enjoyed following NCAA basketball, especially the Bobby Knight-coached Indiana Hoosiers; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Tweedy was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Tweedy is survived by his wife, Carol; his sons, Scott (LeeAnn) and Tim (Cynthia) Tweedy; his daughters, Rhonda Tweedy (Clyde) Cachero and Teresa "Bear" Tweedy; his grandchildren, Amie Meyer, Lauren (Brad) Read, Ashley Tweedy, Brooke Tweedy, and Addison Tweedy; his great-granddaughter, Grace Read; and his sister, Dolores Kessler; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Charles E. "Charlie" Tweedy 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 Charlie Tweedy as an expression of our deepest sympathy.