HR0790 95TH 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 Donald L. Orso of Herrin, who passed away on October 21, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Donald L. Orso was born on November 24, 1930 in Herrin; his parents were Bob and Sarah (Sowman) Orso; he married Dorothy Duncan, who preceded him in death in 1975; he married Marilyn (Edmonds) Swan on November 20, 1976 in Marion; and

WHEREAS, Donald L. Orso was a veteran of the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, Donald L. Orso retired from Consol Coal and was a member of United Mine Workers of America; he was a former member of the Illinois State Mining Board and served as a marketing representative for the Illinois State Treasurer; and

WHEREAS, Donald L. Orso became an alderman of the City of Herrin in 2001, following the retirement of his wife; he successfully ran in the aldermanic election of 2003; he resigned as alderman on June 1, 2006; he also served as a Democratic Precinct Committee member; and

WHEREAS, Donald L. Orso was a member of the American Legion in Freeman Spur and a lifetime member of Herrin Elks; and

WHEREAS, Donald L. Orso was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Sarah, and his first wife, Dorothy; and

WHEREAS, Donald L. Orso is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn Orso; his sons, Bruce L. (Elizabeth) Orso and Keith Orso; his stepdaughter, Ivana Jo Swan; his stepdaughter and son-in-law, Consi and Ed Kubitz; his grandchildren, Brandi Hudson, Cody J.W. Hudson, Chad Orso, Curt Orso, Dylan Orso, and Kyle (Megan) Orso; his brother, William (Shirley) Orso; his sisters, Shirley Patrick and Reba (Carl) Harrison; his numerous nieces and nephews; his many close friends; and his buddy, Rascal the one-eyed cat; and

WHEREAS, Donald L. Orso will be remembered by all who knew and loved him as a good person and as a dedicated city official; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Donald L. Orso; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Donald L. Orso as an expression of our sympathy.