SR1362 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1362 LRB101 21979 MST 72989 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Phillip W. "Phil" Conn of Danville, who passed away on July 31, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Conn was born in Gary, Indiana to Clyde and Hermine Conn on January 29, 1950; he graduated from the Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1978; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Conn Phillip started his practice in Danville and practiced dentistry for 42 years; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Conn was the former president of the Indiana University School of Dentistry Alumni Association and the former president of the Danville District Dental Society; he was a member of the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the Dean's Society of the Indiana University School of Dentistry; he was also one of the founding dentists of the free dental services program at Danville's first community health clinic, and he volunteered his time and services, offering free back to school student dental check ups for many years; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Conn received numerous honors from professional and service organizations, including the Distinguished Service Award from the Indiana University School of Dentistry; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Conn was an active member of the Second Church of Christ in Danville; he took part in two missionary trips to the south coast of Africa with his church, where he performed dental work in the clinic; he enjoyed spending quality time with his family, meeting with friends, walking his dogs, traveling, golfing, fishing, hunting, playing the guitar, woodworking, gardening, boating, and dancing with his wife; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Conn was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Conn is survived by his wife of 18 years, Kandis Conn; his daughters, Stacy (Stephen) Ellis, Leanne (William) Moore, and Holly (Thomas) Slaters; his stepdaughter, Jennifer (Marek) Dziedzic; his brother, Joseph Conn; his niece, Rachel Conn; and seven 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 Dr. Phillip W. "Phil" Conn 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. Conn as an expression of our deepest sympathy.