SR0252 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Donald James Wagman, who passed away on February 6, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Donald Wagman was born in Elgin to James M. and Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Wagman on May 17, 1964; he graduated from Crystal Lake South High School and married Donna Losey in Woodstock on June 21, 1997; and

WHEREAS, Donald Wagman served 25 years in the United States Army as a Sergeant 1st Class; he worked as a recruiter; his overseas assignment was in Germany, serving with the military police; and

WHEREAS, Donald Wagman was a member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians; he enjoyed the outdoors, boating, fishing, hunting, listening to music, and playing the drums; he was an all-around handyman; he was a family man and enjoyed traveling with his wife and children; and

WHEREAS, Donald Wagman was preceded in death by his father, James Morris Wagman; his nephew, Robert Massman; and his brothers-in-law, Gary Weber, and Tom Gregerson; and

WHEREAS, Donald Wagman is survived by his wife, Donna; his children, Cameron and James Wagman, Alexis Wagman, Renee Hardy, and Kelsey Wagman; his granddaughter, Nova; his mother, Elizabeth "Betty" Wagman; his brothers, Ken (Tracy) Wagman, David Wagman, Bryan (Wendy) Wagman, and Robert (Sarah Lee) Wagman; his sisters, Theresa (Herbert) Hanson, Elise (Mark) Wood, Bonnie (Edward) McAllen, Linda Gregerson, and Carol Wagman; his brother-in-law, Mark Massman; many aunts and uncles in northern Wisconsin and Minnesota; and nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Donald James Wagman, 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 Wagman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.