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IL SR2249

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/9/2019

Primary Sponsor

Scott Bennett

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Origin

Senate

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Charles E. Finn of Champaign passed away on December 8, 2018; he was born June 10, 1933 in Paxton to Earnest and Jessie Finn.
  • Graduated from Gibson City High School in 1951 and University of Illinois in 1955, where he was a varsity football senior manager and member of Sigma Pi fraternity.
  • Served as captain in United States Army Reserves ARMOR Division and received a commendation medal in 1958; held executive positions in furniture and marketing industries before retiring at age 75.
  • Philanthropist and University of Illinois supporter who donated to scholarships and athletic facilities; served on multiple university alumni councils and received the William E. Winter Award in 2002 and Alumni Association Loyalty Service Award in 2004.
  • Active in community service including honorary commissioner for Champaign Park District, Finance Committee chairman of Savoy United Methodist Church from 2006-2017, and Champaign/Urbana Noon Kiwanis Club president in 2017-2018, receiving Kiwanian of the Year Award.

Legislative Description

MEMORIAL-CHARLES E. FINN

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

1/9/2019

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