Bill Text: IL SR0848 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Richard L. Taylor of Rantoul.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-10-25 - Resolution Adopted [SR0848 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-SR0848-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Richard L. "Dick" Taylor of Rantoul, who
passed away on July 18, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Richard Taylor was born in Carbondale to Leonard
and Doris Taylor on March 12, 1939; he graduated from Fisher
Grade School in 1953 and Rantoul Township High School in 1957;
he received his bachelor's degree in education from Southern
Illinois University Carbondale in 1961 and was proud to be a
Saluki; he earned a master's degree from the University of
Illinois; he then received a specialist degree in school
administration from the University of Illinois; he married
Carolyn Kaler at St. Malachy Catholic Church on August 27,
1960; and
WHEREAS, Richard Taylor was a teacher, coach, and school
administrator; he worked at many schools, but spent the
majority of his career in the Rantoul and Fisher school
districts; he loved all sports, but high school sports had a
special place in his heart; he was passionate about learning
and a dedicated educator; in the years after his retirement, he
looked for better ways to work with children and help them
reach their potential; he kept a stack of books next to his
chair and notebooks filled with ideas and inspiration; and

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WHEREAS, Richard Taylor also had a passion for travel; he
kept an atlas nearby and planned many trips; some of his
family's dearest memories resulted from these plans; and
WHEREAS, Richard Taylor passed many gifts on to his
children and grandchildren; the most treasured gift was his
ability to fight through adversity and never give up; he
demonstrated this characteristic daily; and
WHEREAS, Richard Taylor was preceded in death by his
parents; his granddaughter, Elizabeth Marlene Remington; his
grandson, Luke Kaler Remington; and his sisters-in-law,
Margaret Anne (Jack) Herbert, Marlene (Jim) Micheletti, Kay
(Bob) Neitzel, and Jane Anderson; and
WHEREAS, Richard Taylor is survived by his wife, Carolyn;
his sons, Michael (Theresa) Taylor, Mark (Stacey) Taylor, and
Sean (Lisa) Taylor; his daughter, Erin (Brian) Remington; his
grandchildren, Sean, Ryan, Casey, Samantha, Shelby, Karly,
Conor, Whitney, Kyle, Cory, and Brendan; and his
step-grandchildren, Shawna (Troy) Jameson, Dustin (Emily)
Remington, and Ashley (Jacob) Pruiett; his
step-great-grandchildren, Emma, Lily, Shelby, Tristan, Ames,
Abe, Hadley, Kade, and Adalynn; his sisters Sharon (Dean)
Stevens and Vicki (Jim) Smith; his sister-in-law Hanora Kaler;

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and his many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Richard L. Taylor, 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 Richard L. Taylor as an expression
of our deepest sympathy.