SR1327 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Donald M. Peterson of McHenry, who passed away on July 4, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Donald Peterson was born in McHenry on March 21, 1931 to Alvin C. and Agnes (nee Wagner) Peterson; he graduated McHenry High School in 1949, and married Jean Milinac on December 1, 1951 at St. Patrick Church in McHenry; he was a veteran of the United States Army, stationed in France; and

WHEREAS, Donald Peterson worked for 35 years as a spray technician with the Princess Basket Co. of Algonquin, which later became the Varley Co. of Ridgefield; in 1988, he began working with McHenry Community District 15 as part of the support staff; and

WHEREAS, Donald Peterson was affiliated with St. Patrick Catholic Church in McHenry; other memberships included Moose Lodge #691, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4600, American Legion Post 491, and the Polish Legion of American Veterans #188; he was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears, and enjoyed family outings and softball; and

WHEREAS, Donald Peterson was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jean; his 4 brothers, Charles, Melvin, Richard, and Vernon; and his 2 sisters, Vivian and Bernice; and

WHEREAS, Donald Peterson is survived by 3 children, Linda (the late Thomas Bartel), Donald J. (Gail) Peterson, and Andrew (Teresa) Peterson, and by many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Donald M. Peterson, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Donald Peterson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.