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This resolution mourns the passing of Ralph E. Glasford, a lifelong resident of Anna, Illinois, who died on January 22, 2025. The document honors Glasford's life by highlighting his military service in the U.S. Army, his diverse work history including roles at Caterpillar, Florsheim Shoe Company, Anna Stone Quarry, and a 34-year career in the Illinois Department of Corrections where he retired as a lieutenant, and his community involvement through Anna Heights Baptist Church and the VFW Post #5222. The resolution acknowledges Glasford's personal life, noting he was married to Darlene L. Richardson for 61 years and was survived by two daughters, a chosen daughter, five grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and his brother, while having been predeceased by his parents, a daughter, a grandson, and several sisters. The Illinois Senate formally expresses its condolences to Glasford's family and friends, symbolically resolving to present a copy of the resolution to his family as an expression of sympathy and recognition of his life and contributions.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=281&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104