SR1187 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1187 LRB101 21348 LAW 71968 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Donald J. "Don" Carter of Oak Park, who passed away on October 18, 2019 at the age of 92; and

WHEREAS, Don Carter was born in Chicago to James and Monica Carter on October 30, 1926; he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Don Carter worked for Brigance Chevrolet in Oak Park for over 20 years; he also worked for Sun Electric, now Snap-On Incorporated, until his retirement in 1992; and

WHEREAS, Don Carter passionately volunteered at Hines VA Hospital, the St. Vincent DePaul Society, and Morton East High School in Cicero, where he used his automotive skills to help students; and

WHEREAS, Don Carter will be fondly remembered for his Model 'T' and his involvement in the Midwest Model 'T' Club and the Salt Creek Model 'A' Club; he enjoyed camping with his wife, and they were members of the Spinning Wheels and Over the Hill camping clubs; and

WHEREAS, Don Carter was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, James Carter; and

WHEREAS, Don Carter is survived by his wife, Carol Carter; his children, Brent, Donald Jr. (the late Laura), Elaine (the late Michael Haughan), and Steven (Laura) Carter; his 11 grandchildren; his 15 great-grandchildren; and his four great-great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Donald J. "Don" Carter 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 Don Carter as an expression of our deepest sympathy.