SR0777 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0777 LRB102 23672 ECR 32854 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of David Cumming "Dave" Patterson of Moline, who passed away on December 28, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Dave Patterson was born to William and Violet (Malcolm) Patterson in Moline on March 28, 1928; he served in the U.S. Navy; he married Darlene Anderson in East Moline on July 19, 1951, and she preceded him in death on May 9, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Dave Patterson was employed at John Deere for over 30 years, retiring as Supervisor of Training Administration; and

WHEREAS, Dave Patterson was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, the Toast Masters, the Exchange Club, and the American Legion; and

WHEREAS, Dave Patterson loved spending time with his family and enjoyed traveling, woodworking, camping, and canoeing; and

WHEREAS, Dave Patterson was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene, and his brother, Malcolm Patterson; and

WHEREAS, Dave Patterson is survived by his sons, Jeff (Sheri) Patterson and Jon (Valerie) Patterson; his grandchildren, Michael (Laurie) Patterson, Brian (Sonya) Patterson, Jennifer (Shawn) Holland, Brittany Patterson, Daniel Patterson, and Katlyn Patterson; his great-grandchildren, William, Emilia, Samuel, Pierce, and Knox Patterson; and his sister, Jeannette Clendenny; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of David Cumming "Dave" Patterson 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 Patterson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.