SR0666 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dwayne E. Raney of Woodstock, who passed away on June 6, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Dwayne Raney was born in Woodstock to Knute and Florence (Brott) Raney on November 19, 1930; he married Geraldine Labenski in Chicago on May 2, 1953; he served in the United States Army during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, Dwayne Raney served with the Parks and Recreation Department as president and chairman of The Youth Council; and

WHEREAS, Dwayne Raney was a member and past commander of VFW Post 5040 in Woodstock; he was also a member of Peter Umathum American Legion Post 412 and secretary for Cub Scout Pack 350; and

WHEREAS, Dwayne Raney was an umpire for over 50 years for the Woodstock Little League and Girls Softball; he was given the honor of throwing out the first pitch at the Woodstock Little League opening day ceremonies at Merryman Fields on April 27, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Dwayne Raney was devoted to attending and singing at several churches in the community including First United Methodist Church, Saint Mary Catholic Church, and St. Ann's Episcopal Church; and

WHEREAS, Dwayne Raney was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Geraldine Raney; his daughter, Laurie Raney; his brother, Kenneth Raney; his sister, Jeannette Bentz; his mother-in-law, Stella Labenski; his brother-in-law, Richard Labenski; and his longtime companion, Irene Brown; and

WHEREAS, Dwayne Raney is survived by his children, Steven (Diana) Raney, Catherine (Robert) Gillespie, and Karen Raney; his grandchildren, Amber (Josh) Sainer-Raney and Karen E. Gillespie; and his nephew, Ward "Woody" Wood; therefore, be it

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