SR0460 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Daniel J. Burke of Lake Forest, who passed away on March 27, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Daniel Burke was born in Waukegan to Paul and Marijo (Tidy) Burke on December 4, 1951; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Daniel Burke was a nationally recognized expert in equine nutrition and loved to share his knowledge and passion with other horse lovers; as a university professor, he was able to share his knowledge of horses and their nutrition in his lecture forums; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Daniel Burke dearly loved his family and friends; he was passionate about his work in equine nutrition and had a true love for horses; he was a fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Fighting Illini; he was extremely proud of his family's academic and athletic endeavors and rarely missed an event or a game; his sense of humor and compassion for others made him universally loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Daniel Burke is survived by his wife Abbe; his children, Gavin (Maria) Burke, and Kaitlin (Matthew) Geissler; his sisters, Marianne (Edward) Semrad, Maureen (Tony) Domerchie, Catherine (Bob) Powers, Pat (Ray) Vukovich, and Bridget Morrill; and several nieces, nephews, and pets; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dr. Daniel J. Burke, 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 Dr. Daniel Burke as an expression of our deepest sympathy.