SR0020 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Merrill W. Huffman M.D. of Urbana, who passed away on January 7, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Huffman was born in Toledo to W. Logan and Delores Huffman on July 29, 1929; he grew up in Central Illinois and graduated from Champaign High School in 1947; he went on to study medicine at the University of Illinois and, after graduating, served as a medical officer in the United States Air Force; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Huffman joined Carle Clinic as its fourth obstetrics and gynecology physician in 1960; he was one of the first Carle physicians to perform laparoscopy procedures and routine fetal monitoring on obstetric patients; he then introduced the routine fetal monitoring technique to local physicians and nurses in 1971; he served on The Carle Foundation Board of Trustees, The Carle Development Foundation Board of Trustees, and the New Heights Campaign Retired Physician Committee; he retired in 1996 after 36 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Shortly after his retirement, Dr. Huffman teamed with the Carle Center for Philanthropy and introduced "Women at Midlife: The Merrill Huffman Education Series"; in 2008, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Carle medical staff; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Huffman had many interests, including spending time with his family, traveling the world, reading good books, spending time outdoors, and photography; he and his wife were strong supporters of University of Illinois sports, the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, the Carle Center for Philanthropy, and other local charities; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Huffman was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 62 years, Barbara; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Huffman is survived by his children, Cathy Huffman, Michael (Dawn) Huffman, Beth Huffman Voss, David Huffman, and Ann Huffman Rauh; and his 11 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 Merrill W. Huffman M.D. 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 Dr. Huffman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.