Bill Text: IL SR0256 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Eugene V. Thompson of Indianapolis, formerly of Danville.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-28 - Resolution Adopted [SR0256 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2019-SR0256-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Eugene V. "Radio" Thompson of
Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Danville, who passed away on
March 11, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Eugene Thompson was born to Henry and Lorene
Gillet Thompson on October 10, 1925; he was a veteran of World
War II and the Korean War; he raised eight children and
stepchildren; and
WHEREAS, Eugene Thompson retired as a parts inspector from
General Motors in 1975 after 35 years of service; and
WHEREAS, As one of Danville's first black alderman, Eugene
Thompson helped pave the way for minority representation in
city government; he worked to improve the older neighborhoods
and the lives of their residents; he remained a government
watchdog well into his 80s; he was a lifetime member of the VFW
and American Legion; he was the first recipient of the Illinois
Humanities Council's Studs Terkel Humanities Service Award
from Danville; he also received the Martin Luther King Jr.
Community Service Award; and
WHEREAS, Eugene Thompson was preceded in death by his

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parents; his stepson, Darrell Dwayne Lewis; his sister, Hallie
Thompson Hardy Lewis; his brothers, Henry "Hank" Thompson,
William "Bill" Thompson, and Robert "Bob" Thompson; his former
wives, Willie Maxine (Thompson) Lollis, Lugenia Triplett
Thompson, and Alpha Mae Johnson Thompson; and
WHEREAS, Eugene Thompson is survived by his wife, Loretta
Perkins-Thompson; his children, Anthony R. (Connie) Thompson,
Rhonda L. (Emanuel) Brown, Nicholas E. Thompson, and Gregory V.
Thompson; his stepchildren, Kim Triplett, Denise Mockabee,
Carmen Gray, and Kelli Kindle; and his many grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Eugene V. "Radio" Thompson 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 Eugene Thompson as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.