HR0563 102ND 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 Roger "Lynn" Dameron of Fairbury, who passed away on October 27, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Lynn Dameron was a Fairbury native who was raised in Fairbury and graduated from Fairbury-Cropsey High School; and

WHEREAS, Lynn Dameron fell in love with and married his high school sweetheart, the love of his life, Judith Ann Ahring, on December 17, 1966 in Fairbury; and

WHEREAS, Lynn Dameron and his wife raised two children, Heather and Chris, in Fairbury; he was an integral part of Fairbury's business community as owner and operator of Dameron Plumbing and Indian Creek Realty; and

WHEREAS, Lynn Dameron loved his community; he was devoted to Fairbury and to making sure it continues to be a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family; he served first with the Fairbury Jaycees and then in city government; he was an alderman for 14 years and the mayor for 12 years; he was instrumental in securing the funds for the new city hall building, the North Park, and a fire engine; and

WHEREAS, Lynn Dameron was active in the Boy Scouts of America for over 50 years as an Eagle Scout, troop leader, and scoutmaster; he helped build the Cache Lake Scout Camp in Ontario, Canada; and

WHEREAS, Lynn Dameron was a beloved husband, dad, papa, brother, and friend and will be dearly missed by those who knew him; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Roger "Lynn" Dameron and join the Fairbury community in celebrating the life and spirit of one of its favorite sons; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Lynn Dameron's family with our sincere condolences for his passing.