SR0272 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dean Cornell Cunat of McHenry, who passed away on January 23, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Dean Cunat was born in Chicago on August 30, 1930 to Dr. Miles and Ellen (nee Gabriel) Cunat; he married Aastri Midttomme at Norwegian Memorial Lutheran Church in Logan Square on September 20, 1952; he was a resident of McHenry for over 56 years; and

WHEREAS, Dean Cunat served as Executive Vice-President of A.N. May Builders in Richmond for 15 years; prior to retirement, he was Vice-President of Construction Management for TC Industries for 22 years; and

WHEREAS, Dean Cunat was a 25-year member of the Board of Directors of the former McHenry Hospital, now Centegra Health System, during which time he also served as Board President; he served on the McHenry County Board for 20 years; for several years, he was a member of the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission, representing McHenry County; he was a 50-year member of the McHenry Kiwanis Club and held the office of Past President; he was active with the Kiwanis for the Illinois and Eastern Iowa Districts, where he was the Division 11 Lt. Governor; he was a former scout leader for the Boy Scouts of America and earned "Life Scout" status; he also served as Treasurer for the Friends of McHenry Library; and

WHEREAS, Dean Cunat was an avid fisherman and hunting enthusiast; he enjoyed traveling and was a charter member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in McHenry; and

WHEREAS, Dean Cunat was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Miles Jr.; and

WHEREAS, Dean Cunat is survived by his wife of 62 years, Aastri; his 3 children, John (Dale) Cunat, Brian (Miki) Cunat, and Rondi (Bryan) Hauser; his 7 grandchildren, Cara, Nicholas, Troy (Brynn), Neena (Harrison), Wade, Jorie (Ryan), and Amie; and his 3 great-grandchildren, Kohl, Leah, and Griffin; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dean Cornell, 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 Dean Cunat as an expression of our deepest sympathy.