SR2149 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John L. Criswell of Tilton, who passed away on November 7, 2018; and

WHEREAS, John Criswell was born in Danville to Ross and Betty Bohem Criswell on August 27, 1940; he graduated from Stockland High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War; he married Elizabeth June Clark in Georgetown on June 27, 1964; and

WHEREAS, John Criswell was a machinist at Hyster for 36 years, where he served on the activities committee; he also served on the Vermilion County Board and with the Tilton Volunteer Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, John Criswell was a member of the Fairmount Conservation Club and Westville American Legion Post 51; he enjoyed his pets and working on and showing his John Deere tractor; he especially loved going to VIPS to have breakfast everyday with his friends; and

WHEREAS, John Criswell is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; his daughters, Brenda (Robert) Finley and Luchawna Simmons; his grandchildren, Michael Finley, Johnna Simmons, Jeffrey Simmons Jr., and Dakota Finley; and his great-grandchild, Kaylynn Finley; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of John L. Criswell 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 John Criswell as an expression of our deepest sympathy.