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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to 
3learn of the death of Earl J. Carter of Peoria Heights, who 
4passed away on October 24, 2018; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Earl Carter was born in Peoria to Lawrence Q. and 
6Pearl (Blake) Carter on October 30, 1934; he married Judith 
7Bowden on November 16, 1963, and she preceded him in death on 
8April 18, 1984; he later married June Callahan; and
  
 
9    WHEREAS, Earl Carter served in the United States Army; he 
10was the former Mayor of Peoria Heights, the Richwoods Township 
11Supervisor, and a trustee; and
  
 
12    WHEREAS, Earl Carter spent much of his life and free time 
13in community service; he was on the G.P. Transit Board for many 
14years; he was the last surviving charter member of the Peoria 
15Heights Suburban Lions Club, where he raised money for local 
16charities and those in need; he lived his life with honor, 
17kindness, and integrity; and
  
 
18    WHEREAS, Earl Carter was preceded in death by his parents 
19and his ten siblings; and
  
 
20    WHEREAS, Earl Carter is survived by his wife, June; his 
 
 
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1children, Timothy (Karen) Carter and Elizabeth (Blake) 
2Blumenshine; his granddaughters, Abigail (Jamie) Swingler, 
3Amanda Carter, and Devon and Brook Blumenshine; his sisters, 
4Rose and Judy Carter; his step-children, Kenny and Bev 
5Callahan; his two step-grandchildren; and his many nieces and 
6nephews; therefore, be it
  
 
7    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL 
8ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
9Earl J. Carter and extend our sincere condolences to his 
10family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
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12    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
13presented to the family of Earl Carter as an expression of our 
14deepest sympathy.