SR1194 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Arlan "Frank" Mir of Godfrey, who passed away on May 3, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Arlan Mir was born in Durango, Colorado on August 23, 1931 to William and Irene (nee Kettler) Mir; he served in the United States Air Force and married Phyllis Wright on March 27, 1976; and

WHEREAS, Arlan Mir worked for McDonnell Douglas as Director of Manufacturing, retiring in 1989 after 36 years of service; from 1992-1995, he worked as Vice-President of Operations on the B2-Bomber in Palmdale, California at Northrop Grumman; and

WHEREAS, Arlan Mir was a former member of the Alton Eagles Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 254, the Elks Lodge 2316 in Florissant, Missouri, and he was a 3rd Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus in Bunker Hill; since 2005, he spent the winter months in Pharr, Texas; and

WHEREAS, Arlan Mir was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, William Mir; a sister, Joelene Zellitti; 2 brothers-in-law, Manuel Continho and Al Zellitti; and his Teacup Poodle Chihuahua, Mindy; and

WHEREAS, Arlan Mir is survived by his wife, Phyllis; 3 sons, William C. Mir, Robert Mir (Claire), and Robert Curry; 2 daughters, Sheryl Lincoln and Debra Randol (Don); 9 grandchildren, Nicole Stephenson (Matt), Jennifer Kelsey (Ed), Heather Gehner (Luke), Jacqueline Mir, Rebecca Lincoln, Ryan Mir, Christopher Lincoln, Jessica Mir, and Charles Randol; 8 great-grandchildren, Nolan Kelsey, Brady Michael McNamee, Logan Kelsey, Natalie Mir, Caden Gehner, Owen Kelsey, Sophia Stephenson, and Eagan Gehner; a sister, Lois Continho; a sister-in-law, Wanda Mir; and his beloved Bichon dog, Mandy; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Arlan "Frank" Mir, 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 Arlan Mir as an expression of our deepest sympathy.