Illinois General Assembly - Full Text of SR0094

SR0094 LRB104 11898 MST 21989 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of David L. Mason of Metropolis, who passed away on December 25, 2024; and

WHEREAS, David Mason was born to Lester and Alice (Morse) Mason on July 23, 1947; he served in the U.S. Army and was of the Christian faith; he married Donna Staples; and

WHEREAS, David Mason worked for Burlington Northern Santa Fe for 30 years as an engineer and yard master; he then owned D & D Towing and Recovery in Metropolis for 22 years, which he loved because it was a way he could help people; and

WHEREAS, David Mason enjoyed working in his shop and riding his motorcycle in his free time; and

WHEREAS, David Mason was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Georgia Peters; and his brother, Dale Mason; and

WHEREAS, David Mason is survived by his wife of 38 years, Donna; his children, Matt Mason, Brittnye (John) Wise, David (Julia) Mason, Bodhi Mason, and Josh (Ginger) Staples; his grandchildren, Hayden Staples, Collin Staples, Piper Mason, Lincoln Mason, and Destiny Mason; his sister, Shirley (Billy) Oliver; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of David L. Mason 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 David Mason as an expression of our deepest sympathy.