Bill Text: IL SR0775 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Lyndell B. Melvin of Benton.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-04-23 - Resolution Adopted [SR0775 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2009-SR0775-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Lyndell B. Melvin of Benton, who passed
away on April 6, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Lyndell Melvin was born on November 15, 1921, in
West Frankfort; he was the son of Fred and Gladys Melvin; he
married the former Mary Ellen Adams on October 26, 1946; and
WHEREAS, Lyndell Melvin served his country with pride and
distinction as a member of the United States Army during World
War II; and
WHEREAS, Lyndell Melvin was employed with the Plumbers and
Pipefitters Union of West Frankfort; and
WHEREAS, Lyndell Melvin was preceded in death by his
parents and his brother, Gene Melvin; and
WHEREAS, Lyndell Melvin is survived by his wife; his sons,
Fred L. (Jolynn) Melvin, Jan L. (Melinda) Melvin, and Roger B.
Melvin; his sisters, Maxine Jordan and Myrldean Leone; his
brothers, Charles Melvin and Dean Melvin; his grandchildren,
Christopher M. (Emma) Melvin, Patrick A. Melvin, Meranda (Seth)
Tate, Mirya (Brandon) Smith, Angela Melvin, Alisha (Dan)

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Cockrum, Alex Melvin, Jacob Melvin, and Courtney Melvin; his 7
great-grandchildren; and his many nieces and nephews;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
his family and friends, the passing of Lyndell B. Melvin; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Lyndell Melvin as an expression of
our sympathy.