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IL SR1962

Resolution

Status

Passed

6/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Karen McConnaughay

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Origin

Senate

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Gilbert "Gil" Farnham of Huntley passed away on May 23, 2016, at age 82
  • Served in the United States Army in Germany during the Korean Conflict and graduated from Illinois State Normal Teachers College in 1959
  • Taught science at Galesburg and biology at Sycamore High School, later worked at Turner-Cleanweld Industries where he was one of the designers of the 1984 Olympic Torch
  • Member of the Huntley American Legion, Sun City Lions, St. Mary Church, and served on the Sycamore Credit Union board
  • Senate expresses mourning for his passing and pledges to present a suitable copy of this resolution to his family

Legislative Description

MEMORIAL - GILBERT FARNHAM

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

6/30/2016

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