SR1421 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Donald R. "Donnie" Bealer of Coal Valley, who passed away on September 6, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Donnie Bealer was born in Milan to Gus and Ida (Cooper) Bealer on January 24, 1932; he graduated from Rock Island High School; he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict; he married Beverly Strayer on July 18, 1954; and

WHEREAS, Upon returning from the war, Donnie Bealer purchased the Good's estate and constructed Beverly Manor Apartments, which included six apartment buildings around the carriage house; he started 5 Cities Construction, which later became 5 Cities Paving; he was involved in numerous projects around the Quad Cities, including renovating the Orchard Center on 23rd Avenue, pouring the concrete parking lots during the construction of Black Hawk College, and repaving 5th Avenue in the 1970s and a portion of 12th Avenue in Moline; he was awarded the 5th Street paving project in Rock Island and continued to renovate the area when the paving project was complete; he built a 100-door truck terminal in Rock Island along with numerous other projects around the Quad Cities; alongside his son Bryan, he built and renovated buildings around the Midwest for CCX/XPO Trucking Terminals; he was a land developer in Coal Valley and developed the Oak Knoll, Windcrest, and Oak View Estates subdivisions; his son Bryan and grandsons continue his legacy through Bealer Family Builders; and

WHEREAS, Donnie Bealer was a member of the Moline Lions Club, the Elks Club, and the QB (Quiet Birds Aviation Club); he enjoyed flying, boating, and cooking; he especially loved spending time with his family; and

WHEREAS, Donnie Bealer was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, a brother, and his son, Donald E. Bealer; and

WHEREAS, Donnie Bealer is survived by his wife, Beverly; his son, Bryan (Beth) Bealer; his grandchildren, Emalee Bealer, Brandon (Elizabeth Benedict) Bealer, and Andrew (Brooke) Bealer; and his great-grandchildren, Benny, Izzy, and Brewer; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Donald R. "Donnie" Bealer 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 Donnie Bealer as an expression of our deepest sympathy.