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This resolution mourns the death of Charles L. Sexton, a resident of Mechanicsburg, Illinois, who passed away on February 1, 2025. The document provides details about Sexton's life, including his military service in the U.S. Air Force, where he served at various bases and was discharged with the rank of A/1C, and his career at the Office of the Secretary of State of Illinois, from which he retired in 1997. The resolution highlights his community involvement, including membership in Carlock Lodge #904 A.F and A.M and service on the Mechanicsburg Village Board of Trustees. It acknowledges his family background, noting he was the son of Homer C. and Eva Sexton, and was predeceased by his wife Dorothy and several siblings. The resolution also recognizes his surviving family members, including two children, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. The Illinois Senate formally expresses its condolences to Sexton's family and friends, and resolves to present a copy of the resolution to his family as a symbol of sympathy.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=165&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104