SR0082 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 J. Labus of Waukegan, who passed away on January 14, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Labus was born to Walter and Bertha (Matheson) Labus on January 14, 1941; he graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1959, where during his junior year, the Bulldogs won the Suburban League Football Championship in which Dan was the starting left end; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Labus attended the Molar Barber College in Chicago and embarked on a career of cutting hair that lasted over 50 years, retiring in 2014; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Labus enjoyed watching all his favorite Chicago sports teams and was thankful to see the Cubs win the World Series; he enjoyed socializing with his many friends, doing crossword puzzles, listening to music, singing, telling jokes, and spending time with his loving family; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Labus was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Frank; his sister, Ruth Stebbins; and his sister-in-law, Ann; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Labus is survived by his beloved partner of 28 years, Pam Niemi; his sons, Michael, Jim, and Daniel II (Melissa Fort); his daughters, Juliann Raasch, Joan (Tom) Crane, and Jill (Chuck) Crane; his siblings, Jack, Betsy (Danny) Ristow, Tim (Janice), Peggy Labus (Chip Wright), David (Stella), and Brian (Mary); Pam's children, Chad (Suzanne) and Jason (Laura) Niemi; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many loving 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 J. Labus, 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 Labus as an expression of our deepest sympathy.