Bill Text: IL SR1628 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of E. Wilson Slack.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2014-11-20 - Resolution Adopted [SR1628 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2013-SR1628-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of E. Wilson Slack, who passed away on
November 1, 2014; and
WHEREAS, E. Wilson Slack was born on October 9, 1927 in Kaw
City, Oklahoma; his mother was Clara Hyde; he married the love
of his life, Shirlene Stoneking, on May 28, 1950 in Nowata,
Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, E. Wilson Slack joined the United States Navy in
1945 at the age of 17; he proudly served his country during
World War II; and
WHEREAS, Following his military service, E. Wilson Slack
attended Oklahoma A & M College (now Oklahoma State
University), where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science
degree; and
WHEREAS, E. Wilson Slack worked for Amoco Oil Company
(British Petroleum) for 38 years; and
WHEREAS, E. Wilson Slack enjoyed golfing, reading books,
and spending time with his family; and

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WHEREAS, E. Wilson Slack was preceded in death by his
mother and 2 brothers, Delbert and Benjamin; and
WHEREAS, E. Wilson Slack is survived by his wife, Shirlene;
2 sons, Kevin Slack and Steven (Leeann) Slack; 8 grandchildren,
Kyle Slack, Curtis Slack, Colin Slack, Christopher Slack, Dan
(Melissa) Slack, Mike (Renee) Slack, Rachael (Ben) Jaudon, and
Ellie (Paul) Kinman; and 5 great-grandchildren; therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his
family and friends, mourn the passing of E. Wilson Slack; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of E. Wilson Slack as an expression of
our sympathy.