Illinois General Assembly - Full Text of SR0472

SR0472 LRB104 15901 ECR 29128 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dale E. Firof of Macomb, who passed away on September 25, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Dale Firof was born in Galesburg on June 16, 1950; he graduated from Monmouth High School; he joined the United States Army in 1969, and he served in the Vietnam War; he married Susan Burger on May 25, 1974; and

WHEREAS, Dale Firof worked for various plumbing and heating companies throughout his career, and he was a co-owner of G&M Mechanical with two partners; he later served as building inspector for the City of Macomb; and

WHEREAS, Dale Firof and his wife loved camping, spending many joyful years at Jacks Fork Campground along Jacks Fork River in Eminence, Missouri; he was also a lifelong sports enthusiast and an avid Dallas Cowboys fan; and

WHEREAS, Dale Firof built a life centered around love, family, and lasting friendships; he will be remembered for the many lives he touched throughout the years; and

WHEREAS, Dale Firof was preceded in death by his wife, Susan; his parents; his in-laws; his sister; and his pets, including his most recent companion, Cody Joe; and

WHEREAS, Dale Firof is survived by his children, Chris (Esther) Firof, Mindy (Mike) Pilat, and Trish (David) Bromwell; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren, with one more on the way; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dale E. Firof 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 Dale Firof as an expression of our deepest sympathy.