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1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION
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2 | | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to |
3 | | learn of the death of Don Dunavan of Danville, who passed away |
4 | | on February 7, 2014; and
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5 | | WHEREAS, Don Dunavan was born on November 22, 1946 in |
6 | | Danville to Ralph and Ellen (nee Story) Dunavan; and
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7 | | WHEREAS, Don Dunavan worked at the Hyster Company as a tool |
8 | | and die maker for over 30 years; he was part of the Union |
9 | | Executive Committee for 18 years, serving as President for 5 |
10 | | years; and
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11 | | WHEREAS, Don Dunavan was the Democrat County Chairman from |
12 | | 2002 to 2010 and served as Vice-President of the Presidential |
13 | | Committee during President Obama's 2008 presidential race; and |
14 | | WHEREAS, Don Dunavan was the late-model track champion at |
15 | | the Vermilion County Speedway; he was a 42-year member of the |
16 | | Masonic Lodge and of the Scottish Rite since 1976; he was a fan |
17 | | of the Chicago Bears and the Illini and was a member of "the |
18 | | chain gang" at Bismarck High School for 38 years, never missing |
19 | | a game; he was an avid Sprint Car fan and enjoyed spending |
20 | | winters in Eustis, Florida for Speed Week and Bike Week; he |
21 | | also enjoyed riding his Harley, going to motorcycle events, and |