SR0694 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0694 LRB103 36562 ECR 66669 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Paul L. Danner of Illinois City, who passed away on December 29, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Paul Danner was born to Albert and Mildred (Dunker) Danner in Illinois City on January 20, 1933; he graduated from Reynolds High School; he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War; he married JoAnn Hofer in Illinois City on December 28, 1952; and

WHEREAS, Paul Danner worked and retired as an outside salesman for Republic Companies; he also owned and operated a furniture and appliance store in Illinois City for many years; and

WHEREAS, Paul Danner was a charter member of the Illinois City Buffalo Prairie Fire Department and served as a trustee of the Buffalo Prairie Fire Protection District for over 50 years; he was a member of the Illinois City Fur, the Fin and Feather Conservation Club, the Buffalo Prairie Masonic Lodge, and the Moline Consistory, and he was a past member of the Illinois City Cemetery Board; and

WHEREAS, Paul Danner enjoyed golfing, fishing, and hunting; he was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan; his greatest joy in life was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Paul Danner was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Paul Danner is survived by his wife of 71 years, JoAnn Danner; his sons, Rex Danner and Ron (Laurie) Danner; his granddaughters, Kindra (Zach) Bever and Morgan (Lucas) Gosney; his great-grandchildren, Jaedyn, Logan, Oliver, and Kayce; his sister, Bonnie Reason; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

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