SR0774 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of David L. Basala of Rock Island, who passed away on October 20, 2019; and

WHEREAS, David Basala was born in Matherville to George Jr. and Luella Raisbeck Basala on September 23, 1929; he graduated from St. Bede Academy in Peru in 1946 and entered the United States Air Force on September 1, 1948; he was stationed in Alaska during the Korean War and was honorably discharged on July 23, 1952; he married Beverly Jean Hartman on September 13, 1952; and

WHEREAS, David Basala worked as a carpenter for Deane Frye, Inc. in Aledo for many years; he retired in 1991 and became a caregiver for Beverly; he also served on the Matherville City Council for two years and as Mayor for 12 years; and

WHEREAS, David Basala was a member of Matherville F.O.E. Aerie 2019 and enjoyed Wednesday night cards at the Eagles; he was a devoted Catholic and member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Matherville; he was known for having a "sweet tooth"; he loved attending church, playing cards, watching baseball and westerns, and spending time with his family; he was a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan; and

WHEREAS, David Basala was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Beverly; his parents; and his brothers, Robert, Donald, Marlyn, and John; and

WHEREAS, David Basala is survived by his children, Nanette (Richard) Seith, David (Linda) Basala II, and Elizabeth (Keith) Gengler; his grandchildren, Eric Grawe, David Basala III, Nicholas Basala, Stephanie Hampton, Amanda Miller, David Smith, and Alexander Smith; eight great-grandchildren with one more on the way; his siblings, Lois (Deane) Frye, Dennis (Reeda) Basala, and James (Darlene) Basala; and his sisters-in-law, Marianne Basala and JoAnne Barnes; 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 L. Basala 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 David Basala as an expression of our deepest sympathy.