SR0783 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Forrest R. Knapp of Woodstock, who passed away on July 25, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Forrest Knapp was born in Carpentersville to Guy and Betty (Umathum) Knapp on September 20, 1923; he attended Woodstock High School until age 17 when he was recruited for military service; he was part of the United States Army Air Corps and was stationed in Hawaii, serving two tours until March 6, 1946; he married Lillian Rasmussen in Woodstock on September 7, 1948; and

WHEREAS, Forrest Knapp was a lifetime member for over 50 years of the Woodstock Moose Club; he enjoyed recalling stories from the past and sharing them with those he loved; he also enjoyed old cars, airplanes, and gardening; and

WHEREAS, Forrest Knapp was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lillian; his brother, Robert Knapp; and his sister, Gene Hauser; and

WHEREAS, Forrest Knapp is survived by his son, Richard (Teresia) Knapp; his grandchildren, Patrick Adcock, Shannon Adcock, and David Adcock; and his great-grandchildren, Savannah Adcock, Mikayla Adcock, and Dylan Faughn; therefore, be it

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