SR0068 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with sadness of the death of Ray F. Henneman on January 31, 2005, a long-time Park Ridge dentist, dental educator, and husband of City Clerk Betty Henneman; and

WHEREAS, He was born in 1930; he was a graduate of Loyola University Dental School and taught dentistry there from 1956 to 1992; he was a member of the American College of Dentistry and served in the U.S. Air Force in the Philippines from 1954 to 1956; and

WHEREAS, Ray Henneman was a busy dentist for 43 years in Park Ridge, but he was never too busy to miss participating in many civic activities; he was active in the Park Ridge Civic Chorus, sang in the choir at Mary, Seat of Wisdom and was active in the Christian Family Movement; he was also a leader in the Park Ridge Seniors organization and was a member of the city's Sister Cities Commission; and

WHEREAS, He was a very friendly, cordial man who supported his wife in her many civic endeavors and also had time for his career and his own interests; he always had a positive attitude and a positive word for people; and

WHEREAS, The death of Ray Henneman has left a deep void in the lives and hearts of his family and many friends to whom he brought happiness and affection; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Ray Henneman is felt by all who knew and loved him, especially his wife, Betty (nee Wellner); his mother, Gertrude; his children, Jeff (Kathie), Paula (John) Beals, Janet (Steve) Franke, David, and Amy (Michael) Davidson; his eleven grandchildren, Nick, Jamie, Meredith, Abby, Ian, Cayley, Jenna, Cara, Megan, Andrew, and Elizabeth; his sister, Marcia (Everette) Lefler; his uncle, Anthony Delke; and his many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that even as the death of Ray F. Henneman is mourned, we give thanks for the blessing of his life and extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends; and be it further

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