SR1036 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Rene A. Dinneweth of Moline, who passed away on September 9, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Rene Dinneweth was born in Rock Island on November 8, 1945 to Robert V. and Mary Veryzer Dinneweth; he graduated from United Township High School in 1963 and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War; he used his GI benefits to further his education at Black Hawk College; he married Judith Fry in the summer of 1966; and

WHEREAS, Rene Dinneweth worked at American Air Filter (AAF) until it closed in 1985; he was elected as a business representative for District 102 and later District 6 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) AFL-CIO; he had recently received his 50-year membership pin; during his time with the union, he served as first Vice-President for the Illinois State Council and as delegate for the Quad City Federation of Labor; he received a degree in labor studies and continued his education throughout his career; he served as a union steward, grievance committeeman, and Chairman of the negotiating committee at AAF; he was also Vice-President and President of IAMAW 2045, District 102 Delegate, Illinois and Iowa State Council of Machinists Delegate, and former IAMAW National Convention Delegate; he retired in 2012; and

WHEREAS, Rene Dinneweth was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan; he was a proud veteran and union member; and

WHEREAS, Rene Dinneweth was preceded in death by his parents; his parents-in-law; his nephews, David Carter and Brian Dinneweth; and several beloved aunts and uncles; and

WHEREAS, Rene Dinneweth is survived by his wife Judy; his children, Mark (Tara) Dinneweth and Marci R. Dinneweth; his grandchildren, Malia, Kilee, Taylor and Cade Dinneweth, and Devin and Bryce Rasche; his great-grandchildren, Alexander and Atticus Henricksen; his sister, Diane (Richard) Carter; his brother, Robert (Louise) Dinneweth; his brother-in-law, Dr. Norman (Jeannette) Fry; his nephews, Dan (Vien) Carter, Brooks Fry, Brandon Fry, and Dustin Fry; and his niece, Mauli Fry; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Rene A. Dinneweth, 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 Rene Dinneweth as an expression of our deepest sympathy.