SR1602 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William Charles "Chuck" Reed, who passed away on April 1, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Charles Reed was born in Millington, Tennessee to Ionia Grant and Rufus Lamar Reed on March 1, 1956; he attended Thornton Township High School and then transferred to Bremen; he married Juliet Reed in 1988; and

WHEREAS, Charles Reed began his career working in the housekeeping department of Ingalls Health System; his hard work and dedication to serving others helped him get promoted to maintenance and engineering; he worked for Ingalls for 13 years and then moved on to various other industrial management roles; and

WHEREAS, Charles Reed enjoyed traveling, sporting events, concerts, and music; he took pride in his appearance and was know for his sense of fashion; he had a deep commitment to his family, was a loving father, and a loyal friend; and

WHEREAS, Charles Reed was preceded in death by his father; his grandmother, Earline Townsend; his grandfather, Dorsey Townsend; his brother, Kevin Grand; and his niece, Monica Reed; and

WHEREAS, Charles Reed is survived by his mother; his daughter, Deandra Reed; his former wife and friend, Juliet Reed; his stepdaughters, Kerry-Ann and Cherice; his sisters, Linda (Marvin) Reed-Johnson and Georgia Grant; his brothers, Edward Long-Grant, Michael Long-Grant, and Michael Holden-Grant; his nephew, Marvin (Alvina) Reed; his aunt, Deloris Townsend; and his many cousins, great-nephews, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of William Charles "Chuck" Reed 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 Charles Reed as an expression of our deepest sympathy.