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1		SENATE RESOLUTION
2		WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3		to learn of the death of David S. "Dave" Chapman of Fieldon,
4		who passed away on April 19, 2021; and
5		WHEREAS, Dave Chapman was born in Carbondale, Pennsylvania
6		to David S. and Ruth (Roberts) Chapman on July 10, 1943; he
7		grew up in Carbondale, Pennsylvania and graduated from
8		Benjamin Franklin High School in 1961; he moved to Chicago to
9		be close to his sister and served with the United States Army
10		as a Specialist 5th Class; he married Rosie Cain in Nutwood on
11		June 17, 1967; and
12		WHEREAS, Dave Chapman was employed as a machinist with
13		McDonnel-Douglas/Boeing for 33 years, retiring in 1999; and
14		WHEREAS, Dave Chapman enjoyed working on cars and learning
15		about and sharing his knowledge of cars; he was involved in
16		stock car racing for over 30 years, where he made many lasting
17		friendships along the way, including the very special bond he
18		shared with racing buddy, Jake Seets; and
19		WHEREAS, Dave Chapman was active with his church, Charity
20		Christian Center; he served as Deacon for 29 years and was
21		selfless and always willing to help those in need in any way

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1		possible; he was kind, soft-spoken, and always had time to
2		answer a question or solve a problem, no matter how small; he
3		also enjoyed spending time with his girls at the Archery Club
4		and raised his girls to be independent women, prepared for any
5		challenge; and
6		WHEREAS, Dave Chapman was preceded in death by his
7		parents; and
8		WHEREAS, Dave Chapman is survived by his wife, Rose; his
9		daughters, Rachel (Todd) Cannedy, Amy (Brad) Welton, and
10		Andrea Chapman; his grandchildren, Seth Chapman, Audrey
11		Chapman, Lexi Swan, Drew Welton, and MarthaRose Cannedy; his
12		great-grandson, Archie; and numerous nieces and nephews;
13		therefore, be it
14		RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
15		ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
16		David S. "Dave" Chapman and extend our sincere condolences to
17		his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
18		further
19		RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
20		presented to the family of Dave Chapman as an expression of our
21		deepest sympathy.