SR0329 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dennis Michael Skidmore of Vernon Hills, who passed away on March 20, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Dennis Skidmore was born in Highland Park to Chester J. and June M. Skidmore on March 10, 1947; he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War; and

WHEREAS, Dennis Skidmore had a successful career in sales; after his retirement, he volunteered his business expertise with the Executive Services Corps; and

WHEREAS, Dennis Skidmore volunteered his services to the property management board in his home community and as a member of the Vernon Hills Park District Board; he enjoyed playing golf, cooking, and entertaining his loved ones and friends; he was devoted to his family; and

WHEREAS, Dennis Skidmore was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Ruth (Mack) Skidmore; his in-laws, Sanford and Babette Levey; and his stepbrother, Michael (Darlene) Mack; and

WHEREAS, Dennis Skidmore is survived by his wife of nearly 49 years, Jill; his sons, Christopher (Susan) and Andrew (Tiffany); his grandsons, John, Nicholas, Jackson, and Michael; his brother, Steven (Karen); and his stepbrother, Bill (Carol) Mack; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dennis Michael Skidmore 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 Dennis Skidmore as an expression of our deepest sympathy.