SR0648 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Donald Lee Carson of Rock Island, who passed away on June 7, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Donald Carson was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to George and Helen Hartkemeyer Carson on June 8, 1937; he served in the United States Navy as a hospital corpsman for four years and married Marlo Sellers in Morrison on January 7, 1960; and

WHEREAS, Donald Carson was employed by John Deere Plow & Planter Works for 25 years, retiring as a supervisor in 1991; he then worked as a contractor at various John Deere facilities for 10 years; and

WHEREAS, Donald Carson was a member of the Marine Corps League; he loved American history, reading, and was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and wrestling; and

WHEREAS, Donald Carson is survived by his wife, Marlo; his children and spouses, Cary and Celeste Carson, Aaron Carson, Andrea Spainhower, and Lt. Col. (Ret.) Adam and Deana Carson; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and his brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Mary Carson and Jim and Susan Carson; therefore, be it

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