SR0077 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Riki L. Dial, Sr. of Decatur, who passed away on November 23, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Riki Dial, Sr. was born in Decatur on September 9, 1951 to Delmar Eugene and Betty June (nee Lawrence) Dial; he married Brenda J. Mattingly on February 21, 1969 in St. Charles, Missouri; and

WHEREAS, Riki Dial, Sr. worked for Laborers Local #159 in Decatur; he was a member of the Laborers Hall and was a past Executive Committee member; and

WHEREAS, Riki Dial, Sr. was a veteran of the United States Army; he enjoyed attending the Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day event at the Decatur Conference Center; he was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and loved to go fishing and mushroom hunting; he was a proud supporter of the Wild Dog Saloon; and

WHEREAS, Riki Dial, Sr. was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, David; and his nieces, Tracy Berg and Crystal Aubert; and

WHEREAS, Riki Dial, Sr. is survived by his wife, Brenda; his son Riki L. Dial, Jr. (Shawn); his daughter, Shannon Dial; his grandchildren, Sarah (Matt) Konya, Cassi Scott, Amanda Dial, Nathan Stewart, and Emily Dial; his brother, Michael (Joy) Dial; his sister, Delrene (Gary) Berg; and his beloved nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Riki L. Dial, Sr., 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 Riki L. Dial, Sr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.