SR0928 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 L. Skinner of Pawnee, who passed away on September 15, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Donald Skinner was born in Jersey County to Leonard and Ruby (Isringhausen) Skinner on May 19, 1937; he married Lynda Skinner in 1961; they later divorced; and

WHEREAS, Donald Skinner was a great supporter of the Illinois and National AgrAbility programs; his testimony before congress and his support of developing an AgrAbility program in Illinois in the late 1980s helped form the program; he served as chair of the Illinois AgrAbility Advisory Committee for many years and, most recently, as honorary chair; he also served on the National AgrAbility Advisory Committee for several years; through his foresight, advice, and support, thousands of farm people benefited from assistance through the program; he leaves a legacy of support in seeking ways to help farmers and farm workers with disabilities continue to provide for their families and be as productive as possible; and

WHEREAS, Donald Skinner liked to laugh and loved a good practical joke; and

WHEREAS, Donald Skinner was preceded in death by his father; his brother, William; his sister, Ruth Ann Armsby; and his granddaughter, Jana Skinner; and

WHEREAS, Donald Skinner is survived by his children, Kimberly (Rod) Bourne and David (Sonja) Skinner; his grandchildren, Illinois State Representative Avery Bourne, Mason Bourne, and Reese Bourne, and Justin Skinner, Logan Skinner, and Mia Skinner; his mother, Ruby Skinner; his brother, Ron (Elke) Skinner; and several nieces, nephews, 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 L. Skinner, 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 Skinner as an expression of our deepest sympathy.