IL SR0441

Honors the memory of Arthur S. "Art" Oakford of Peoria, who passed away on September 26, 2025

Recognizes Oakford as an Eagle Scout who lived by Boy Scout values, a devoted family man, community pillar, and quiet philanthropist

Notes his charitable spirit, including rappelling down a building in a Superman shirt at age 86 in 2017 to raise money for Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service

Acknowledges he was preceded in death by his wife Judy of over 68 years and three daughters, and is survived by one daughter, siblings, sons-in-law, nine grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren

Extends condolences from the Illinois Senate to his family and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the family