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1		SENATE RESOLUTION
2		WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3		learn of the death of Charles Richard "Dick" Neumiller of
4		Peoria, who passed away on January 2, 2015; and
5		WHEREAS, Charles Neumiller was born on November 9, 1931 to
6		Harry J. and Grace L. (nee Gridley) Neumiller; he graduated
7		from Peoria High School in 1949 and received a bachelor's
8		degree from Knox College in finance and economics; while at
9		Knox College, he was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity
10		and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa; he married Nancy Ann
11		Coolidge on June 6, 1961 at First Federated Church of Peoria;
12		and
13		WHEREAS, Charles Neumiller served on the Peoria City
14		Council for 12 years as Councilman for the 4th District; he was
15		the interim Mayor of Peoria from 1984 to 1985; he served on
16		numerous boards throughout his life, including Goodwill
17		Industries International, Inc., The Dirksen Congressional
18		Center, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, Heartland
19		2020, Peoria Area Tricentennial, Wildlife Prairie Park, the
20		Peoria-based Biotechnology Research and Development
21		Corporation, The Forest Park Foundation, the Peoria Area
22		Chamber of Commerce, and the Peoria Ballet Academy; and

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1		WHEREAS, Charles Neumiller was a lifelong member of First
2		Federated Church of Peoria, where he served in many capacities,
3		including as an elder, president of the congregation, and on
4		the archives committee; he was a longtime photographer,
5		specializing in railroads; he was an Eagle Scout and a lifelong
6		Chicago Cubs fan; and
7		WHEREAS, Charles Neumiller was preceded in death by his
8		parents and his brothers, Harry and Tom Neumiller; and
9		WHEREAS, Charles Neumiller is survived by his wife, Nancy;
10		his children, Jane (Marcus) Neumiller-Bustad, Roger
11		(Valentina) Neumiller, and Kate (Bill) Schureman; and his
12		grandchildren, Sara Bustad and Kristina, Melody, Victoria,
13		James, and Amelia Neumiller; therefore, be it
14		RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL
15		ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
16		Charles Richard "Dick" Neumiller, and extend our sincere
17		condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
18		him; and be it further
19		RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
20		presented to the family of Charles Neumiller as an expression
21		of our deepest sympathy.