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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
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Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Tommy L. 
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Martin of West Frankfort, who passed away on September 12, 
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2008; and

 
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    WHEREAS, He was born June 1, 1920, in West Frankfort to 
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Elvis Lee Martin and Magdalene (Williams) Martin; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Tommy graduated from FCHS with the class of 1939; 
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he was a member of Second Baptist Church in West Frankfort, 
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Loyal Order of Kentucky Colonels, national vice president of 
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Jaycee's, West Frankfort Chamber of Commerce, and West 
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Frankfort Lion's Club; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Over the years he enjoyed playing golf at the 
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Franklin County Country Club, thoroughbred horse racing at 
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Ellis Park in Henderson, Kentucky, and bluegill fishing at 
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Reelfoot Lake; he was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and 
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enjoyed politics; he was district manager for the All American 
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and Causality Insurance Company and had worked at the Ford 
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Motor Company in Michigan; he worked for 37 years for the 
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Department of Mine and Minerals, oil and gas division; and

 
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    WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, 
 


 






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Carolyn Martin; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Tommy Martin is survived by his son, Tim Martin; 
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his two brothers, Bill and wife, Pat Martin and John and wife, 
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Lois Martin; and several nieces, nephews and cousins; 
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therefore, be it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Tommy 
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L. Martin; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to the family of Tommy L. Martin as a symbol of our 
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sincere sympathy.