SR1574 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1574 LRB101 22467 ECR 73549 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of David "Dave" Joseph Conlin of Arthur, who passed away on August 20, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Dave Conlin was born to John Joseph and Margaret Agnes Smith Conlin in rural Arthur on January 12, 1933; he graduated from Arthur High School in 1951 and attended the University of Illinois; he then served two years in the U.S. Army; he married LaVonne "Bonnie" Bolton in Arcola on October 1, 1955; and

WHEREAS, Dave Conlin worked for 36 years as manager of Unity Grain, formerly known as Pierson Grain; after retirement, he continued to work part time in the fertilizer department with Unity Grain; and

WHEREAS, Dave Conlin served on the Arthur City Council for 20 years and served as mayor for eight years; he served as a board member of the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois; he was a member of the Arthur Chamber of Commerce, served as a board member of the Arthur Home, and was past president of the Arthur Area Economic Development Association; and

WHEREAS, Dave Conlin belonged to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Arcola, where he served on the Finance Committee and served as an usher for many years; he was also a member of the Rotary Club and American Legion Post #479; and

WHEREAS, Dave Conlin enjoyed boating for 27 years and was a member of the Illini Grants and Aids for 15 years; and

WHEREAS, Dave Conlin was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jack; and

WHEREAS, Dave Conlin is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years, Bonnie Conlin; his three children, Cathy (Durb) Askew, Mark (Vickie) Conlin, and Teresa (Dennis) Chamberlain; his four grandchildren, Shane Janssen, Lindsay Orsi, Kristin Chamberlain, and Justin Chamberlain; his three great-grandchildren, Kyleigh Janssen, Gage Chamberlain, and Ella Orsi; his brother, Phillip (Alice) Conlin; his sister-in-law, Shirley Conlin; and his several nieces and nephews; 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 David "Dave" Joseph Conlin 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 Dave Conlin as an expression of our deepest sympathy.