SR0610 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard E. "Dick" Donlin of Rock Island, who passed away on July 31, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Dick Donlin was born in Rock Island to Eva and Edgar Donlin on July 19, 1931; he graduated from Rock Island High School in 1949; he served in the United States Navy aboard the attack carrier U.S.S. Leyte CVA-32 during the Korean Conflict; he married Dorothy Jean Cherry on March 9, 1953; and

WHEREAS, Dick Donlin retired from the former Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Company after 38 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Dick Donlin was a lifelong member of the 15th Avenue Christian Church in Rock Island; he enjoyed yard work, gardening, traveling, wintering in Florida, and spending time with his family, friends, and fellow workers; and

WHEREAS, Dick Donlin was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; his parents; and 12 brothers and sisters; and

WHEREAS, Dick Donlin is survived by his friend and companion, Joy Miller; his daughters, Mary Luann Browning and Linda (Frank) Warren; his grandchildren, Matthew Browning, Kimberly (Shawn) Stiles, Katrina Browning, Nicole (Mark) Koster, Angela Howser, and Courtney (Jake) Bockover; his 11 great-grandsons; his four great-granddaughters; his great-great-grandson; his great-great-granddaughter; his lifelong friend, Clair Pearson; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends; 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 Richard E. "Dick" Donlin 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 Dick Donlin as an expression of our deepest sympathy.