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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Donald "Don" Jones of Mahomet, who 
4passed away on October 5, 2025; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Don Jones was born on January 9, 1939; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Don Jones, before beginning his long career in 
7tiling and carpeting, worked as a suit salesman at Jos. Kuhn & 
8Co. and as a mechanic at Arrowhead Lanes; he became a skilled 
9craftsman, spending many years with Tile Specialist before 
10retiring; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Don Jones was an active member of the Mahomet 
12Masonic Lodge #220, serving in many positions over the years, 
13and a proud member of the Champaign County Radio Control Club, 
14where he enjoyed building and flying model airplanes; and
 
15    WHEREAS, Don Jones was known for his strong work ethic and 
16generous heart, and he often split wood to raise money for 
17scholarships and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in 
18need; and
 
19    WHEREAS, Don Jones loved hunting, fishing, bowling, and 
20golfing; he also loved working, staying busy, and contributing 
 
 
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2    WHEREAS, Don Jones was preceded in death by his daughter, 
3Debbie Wesselmann, and his granddaughter, Tori Wesselmann; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Don Jones is survived by his wife of 66 years, 
5Mercedes Jones; his daughter, Terri (Phil) Campbell; his 
6son-in-law, Brent Wesselmann; his grandchildren, Dustin (Maci) 
7Campbell and Ashley (Sean) Wonderlich; and four 
8great-grandchildren; therefore, be it
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
10ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
11Donald "Don" Jones and extend our sincere condolences to his 
12family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
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14    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
15presented to the family of Don Jones as an expression of our 
16deepest sympathy.