SR1060 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John Alan "Al" "Doc" Lewin of Springfield, who passed away on October 28, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Al Lewin was born in Kankakee to Robert F. "Bud" and Priscilla L. Hardy Lewin on December 13, 1957; he graduated from Cullom High School in 1976 and then from the University of Illinois firefighting school; he married Donna R. Hillyard on April 12, 1985; and

WHEREAS, Al Lewin spent his career teaching and training others in the emergency medical field; he retired from the Illinois State Police after 32 years of service; he worked for Dunn's Ambulance Service, Auburn Area Ambulance, and American Ambulance; he served on both the Cullom and Divernon Fire Departments; currently, he was employed as the Emergency Medical Services Educator at St. John's Hospital; and

WHEREAS, Al Lewin was dedicated to helping others, whether it was giving a pep talk or assisting during a medical emergency; he never met a stranger and made it a daily goal to bring a smile to others; his dedication to the Emergency Medical Services world brought a wealth of knowledge to those he taught or served with; he saved countless lives; he was a member of Westside Christian Church; and

WHEREAS, Al Lewin was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother-in-law, Norman Kunkle; and

WHEREAS, Al Lewin is survived by his loving wife, Donna; his daughters, Kimberly (John) Dougherty and Alyssa J. Lewin; his sisters, Patricia "Patty" (Gary) Ferrero, Cindy "C.J." Magee, and Lori Kunkle; his brothers, Robert "Bobby" (Yong) Lewin and Larry Lewin; and his many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of John Alan "Al" "Doc" Lewin 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 Al Lewin as an expression of our deepest sympathy.