SR1291 Summary

• Illinois Senate mourns the death of Cranston Oliver Byrd of Waukegan, who passed away on May 2, 2020

• Byrd was born November 30, 1946, graduated from Waukegan High School in 1964, and attended Southern Illinois University majoring in drafting and architecture

• Byrd married Barbara A. Vernon on August 24, 1968, and held positions as a draftsman and zoning administrator for Lake County, director of planning for the City of North Chicago, and Deputy Director of Community and Economic Development for Lake County

• Byrd is survived by his three sons (Brandt, Christopher, and Eric), former spouse Barbara, uncle Ron Suggs, two grandchildren, cousins, and best friend Robert Brown

• Senate extends condolences to Byrd's family and friends, and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to his family