SR0899 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Donald Lynn "Don" Niermeyer of Naperville, who passed away on December 24, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Donald Niermeyer was born on September 4, 1945 in Rochester, New York to Elmer and Meryl Niermeyer; he married Gail Egan on November 21, 1981; and

WHEREAS, Donald Niermeyer began his career at the Xerox Corporation in 1968 in New York City; he spent time working for Xerox in Florida before coming to Chicago in 1975 as branch manager of its Chicago office; he worked for Isoetec Executone in the early 1980's and then joined PageNet Midwest in 1994, serving as the Southern Regional President; in 2001, he joined his wife at the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage firm; and

WHEREAS, Donald Niermeyer was active in the Naperville community; he served as Treasurer of Community First, and was past-President and Vice-President of Cress Creek Country Club; he was a member of the DuPage Leadership Board of the American Cancer Society and was active in the "Relay for Life" campaign; he also served as co-chair of the Major Gifts Committee for the Edward Foundation; and

WHEREAS, Donald Niermeyer enjoyed wine, playing golf, attending sporting events, and was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs, Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, and Kansas basketball; he also enjoyed traveling around the United States and the world and made numerous trips to his favorite spot, St. Barthelemy; and

WHEREAS, Donald Niermeyer was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Gary Niermeyer; and

WHEREAS, Donald Niermeyer is survived by his wife, Gail; his children, Brian (Catherine) Niermeyer, Gayle (Kalohi) Clark, Jessica (Matt) McHugh, and Reed (Nicole) Niermeyer; his sister, Diane Niermeyer; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Donald Lynn "Don" Niermeyer, 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 Donald Niermeyer as an expression of our deepest sympathy.