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1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION
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2 | | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to |
3 | | learn of the death of Don Anthony "D.A." Joiner of Carlinville, |
4 | | who passed away on November 28, 2013; and
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5 | | WHEREAS, Don Joiner was born on December 18, 1948 in |
6 | | Springfield; and
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7 | | WHEREAS, Don Joiner served his country as a member of the |
8 | | United States Army's 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment of |
9 | | the 1st Infantry Division, known as the Blue Spaders, from 1967 |
10 | | to 1968; he was awarded a Bronze Star with a "V" device, an Air |
11 | | Medal, and 3 Purple Hearts for his meritorious service; and
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12 | | WHEREAS, Don Joiner was the owner and operator of Joiner |
13 | | Plumbing and Heating in the Carlinville and Virden areas for |
14 | | many years; and
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15 | | WHEREAS, Don Joiner was demolition derby driver number 7-11 |
16 | | for many years; he also enjoyed hunting and watching NASCAR and |
17 | | Young and the Restless; and
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18 | | WHEREAS, Don Joiner was preceded in death by his mother, |
19 | | Betty Joiner; and |