SR0971 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Brian Thompson McElwain of Downers Grove, who passed away on September 26, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Brian McElwain was born to John Allen McElwain IV and Mary Mitchell; he graduated from Hinsdale Central High School and the University of Colorado, with a degree in environmental design; and

WHEREAS, Brian McElwain owned Environmental Design Associates, Inc.; he was active in the Y's Men at the Downers Grove YMCA, Hinsdale Historical Society, Folk Art Society of America, Westmont Chamber of Commerce, and the Porsche Club; and

WHEREAS, Brian McElwain was preceded in death by his father, John Allen McElwain IV; and

WHEREAS, Brian McElwain is survived by his wife Cathy (nee Ballard); his step-children, Adelaide and Carolyn; his mother, Mary Mitchell; his step-father, Harold Mitchell; his siblings, John Farley McElwain, Bobby McElwain, Marc (Renee) Mitchell, and Allison (Brendon) Schallert; his nieces and nephews, Jon and Katie Mitchell, Megan and Scott McElwain, and Maeve and Siobhan Schallert; and his dogs, James Brown and Barry White; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Brian McElwain, and we 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 Brian McElwain as an expression of our deepest sympathy.