SR0842 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard 'Dick' Donohoo, who passed away on June 11, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Richard Donohoo was born on October 3, 1932, in Pearl; his parents were Ray and Hazel (Lytle) Donohoo; he married the former Glenna Bissell on May 10, 1952, in Pocahontas, Arkansas; and

WHEREAS, Richard Donohoo graduated from Pearl High School in 1951; and

WHEREAS, Richard Donohoo served from 1953 to 1955, during the Korean War, in Anchorage, Alaska; and

WHEREAS, Richard Donohoo was a member of the United Brotherhood of Teamsters for 35 years; he was employed with Consolidated Freightways for 25 years until his retirement in 1991; he later worked for the Wood River Township Parks and Maintenance Department until 2003; and

WHEREAS, Richard Donohoo served as a Democratic Precinct Committeeman for 20 years; he enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and camping with his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Richard Donohoo was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Donald Donohoo; his daughter, Cheryl Donohoo; and his brothers, Keith and George Donohoo; and

WHEREAS, Richard Donohoo is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Glenna; his son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Brenda Donohoo; his daughter-in-law, Lynda Donohoo; his grandchildren, Chris (Angela) Donohoo, Jason Donohoo, Tim (Amy) Donohoo, Taylor Donohoo, and Jennifer Donohoo; his great-grandchildren, Elias, Lyndon, Sebastian, and Julian; and his many nieces, nephews, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Richard 'Dick' Donohoo; and be it further

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