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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to 
3learn  of the death of David H. Nixon of Peoria, who passed away 
4on August 5, 2018; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, An independent insurance agent for 44 years, David 
6Nixon continuously served on the Executive Committee of the 
7Illinois Professional Insurance Agents, including as president 
8from 1985 until 1986; he was appointed to the National Board of 
9Professional Insurance Agents in 1987; in 1992, he chaired the 
10Consolidation Committee for the Professional Insurance Agents 
11and the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois, which formed 
12the Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois; in 
131993, he received the C.M. Cartwright Award for his leadership 
14during the consolidation; in 2012, he was recognized by the 
15Society of Certified Insurance Counselors for his over 35 years 
16of continuing education; and
  
 
17    WHEREAS, David Nixon was an exemplary member of the 
18community and was actively involved in many organizations, 
19including the Southwest Kiwanis, the American Heart 
20Association, the Boy Scouts of America, the Kickapoo Council of 
21Girl Scouts, and the Bradley University Braves Club; he was 
22also a committed volunteer and supporter of youth swimming; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, David Nixon was a devout Presbyterian and chaired 
2the consolidation committee for Arcadia and First Presbyterian 
3Church, which formed United Presbyterian Church in 2003; he was 
4a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Peoria, where he 
5served as an elder, a deacon, and most recently as church 
6treasurer; and
  
 
7    WHEREAS, David Nixon's passing is a severe loss not only to 
8the members of his family but also to his community and the 
9State he served so well; and
  
 
10    WHEREAS, David Nixon is survived by his loving wife, Kathy; 
11his daughter, Megan Nixon Swan; his son, Matt; his grandson, 
12Caleb Swan; and his other relatives and friends; therefore, be 
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14    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL 
15ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
16David H. Nixon and extend our sincere condolences to his 
17family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
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19    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
20presented to the family of David Nixon as an expression of our 
21deepest sympathy.