Bill Text: IL SR0546 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Paul Clifford Parker of Rock Island.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-10-26 - Resolution Adopted [SR0546 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR0546-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Paul Clifford Parker of Rock Island,
who passed away on October 13, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Paul Parker was born to Clifford and Johanna
(Wiersma) Parker in Garden Plain on January 29, 1933; he was
raised in Lyons, Iowa; after graduating high school, he served
in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War; he married Joyce
Sipes, and together they raised three daughters; he earned his
bachelor's degree from Carthage College; he later married
Barbara Neumann; and
WHEREAS, Paul Parker worked as a welder for various
farming companies; after earning his degree, he worked at
Riverdale High School, where he taught math and coached
various sports, including football; he concluded his career as
the girls track coach and had a conference track meet named in
his honor; and
WHEREAS, Paul Parker was preceded in death by his wife,
Joyce; his daughter, Deb; his parents; and ten siblings; and
WHEREAS, Paul Parker is survived by his wife, Barbara; his
daughters, Pam and Becky; his brother, Walt; several

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grandchildren; and his extended family and friends; therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Paul Clifford Parker and extend our sincere condolences to his
family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
further