SR0135 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0135 LRB104 12560 LAW 23055 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Fred Palin of Cuba, who passed away on January 13, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Fred Palin was born to Frederick T. Palin and Laura Tenant Palin in Cuba on February 6, 1933; after graduating from Cuba schools, he attended Northwestern University and Central State College in Edmond, Oklahoma; following his service in the U.S. Army, he attended Michigan State University; he married Ruth Ann McDonald on August 14, 1953, and she preceded him in death in 2011; and

WHEREAS, Fred Palin worked with his father to reorganize the Day & Palin grocery stores in Fulton and Mason Counties in the mid-1950s; after purchasing the business from his father, he operated grocery stores in Cuba, Lewistown, Havana, and Farmington for over 40 years; after selling the grocery stores, he created a general merchandise and eBay store that continues to operate; his passion for retailing was his way of making a creative contribution to the community; and

WHEREAS, Fred Palin was actively involved in the Independent Grocers Association (IGA), the Cuba Christian Church, and the Fulton County Community Concert Association over the years; he also loved big band and classical music; and

WHEREAS, Fred Palin is survived by his children, Philip Jon (Jeannie) and Jana Lea; three grandchildren; his nieces, Amy Sabol and Mary Nelmes; and his niece-in-law, Jan (the late James Joseph) Nelmes; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Fred Palin 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 Fred Palin as an expression of our deepest sympathy.