SR1357 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Daniel Lewis Winans of Hume, who passed away on December 13, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Winans was born in Paris, Illinois to Dean and Martha (Light) Winans on November 29, 1948; he earned his bachelor's degree in agriculture from Southern Illinois University, where he was a charter member of the Beta Alpha chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity; he married Wanda Good in Chrisman on June 28, 1970; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Winans was devoted to farming and a enthusiastic supporter of 4-H throughout his life, serving as a 4-H leader and a past council and association member; in 2010, he was honored by the 4-H Foundation by being inducted into the Illinois 4-H Foundation Hall of Fame; he served on the boards of directors of Illini FS, the Illinois Soybean Checkoff Board, and the former Edgar County Children's Home; he was a longtime member of the Chrisman Lions Club and Jaycees; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Winans was elected to four terms on the Edgar County Board, including one term as chairman; he also served on the board of directors of the Edgar County Farm Bureau for a number of years, including several years as president; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Winans was an active member of the Chrisman United Methodist Church for many years, serving on the administrative board and as chairman of the trustees; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Winans was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Winans is survived by his wife, Wanda; his children, Rebecca (Randy) Switzer and Mark (Holly) Winans; his brothers, Tom (Shirley) Winans and Gary (Edna) Winans; his grandchildren, Gabriel and Lillian Winans; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dallas Good, Dale and Ann Good, Lynn Good, Maggie Biggs, and Lila and Gene Bland; and nine nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Daniel Lewis Winans, 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 Daniel Winans as an expression of our deepest sympathy.