HR0433 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Dianne Levand Duner, who passed away on June 4, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Dianne Duner was born to John and Irene Levand in Berwyn on December 21, 1941; she graduated from Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park, Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa, and National Louis University in Chicago; she married John Duner of Downers Grove, and they brought their son, Kenyon Duner, into the world in 1974; and

WHEREAS, After completing her education, Dianne Duner began her 40-year career in education, first as a teacher and then in administrative roles, including as director of curriculum and staff development for the LaGrange Highlands School District; she will especially be remembered for her love of France and for teaching French, English, and mythology; and

WHEREAS, Dianne Duner was involved in a number of community-based service organizations, many of which were located in Brookfield; she served for 23 years on the board of trustees of the Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library and presided as president when the library's new facility opened in July of 2021; she was a tireless advocate for women's rights and campaigned for the Equal Rights Amendment; she championed animal adoption and humane treatment and was a supporter of the arts; and

WHEREAS, Dianne Duner was preceded in death by her former husband, John Duner; her parents; and her brother, John Levand; and

WHEREAS, Dianne Duner is survived by her son, Kenyon Duner; her daughter-in-law, Katherine Wolicki; her granddaughter, Beatrix Duner; and other extended family members; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dianne L. Duner and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Dianne Duner as an expression of our deepest sympathy.