SR1486 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 E. "Duke" Cartwright, who passed away on October 4, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Donald Cartwright was born in Hillsboro to Henry and Irene Cartwright on December 10, 1936; he served in the U.S. Army in Korea; he earned a degree from Joliet Junior College; he married Vada Kay Knudson; and

WHEREAS, Donald Cartwright retired from the Department of Corrections, Stateville Penitentiary, and the Joliet Prison as a major; following his retirement, he worked at First Student as both a school bus driver and an administrator; and

WHEREAS, Donald Cartwright was a member of the Illinois Route 66 Association and the Will-Grundy Illinois Genealogical Society; he enjoyed his home life, travel adventures, and weekly Thursday morning breakfasts with his fellow retirees from the prison; he will be remembered for his devotion to his family; and

WHEREAS, Donald Cartwright was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jimmy (Doris) Cartwright; and

WHEREAS, Donald Cartwright is survived by his wife of 58 years, Vada Kay; his children, Laura Patrick and Donald H (Sandi) Cartwright; his grandson, James R. Peterson; his son-in-law, Tom Peterson; and his brother, Gary (Susie) Cartwright; 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 E. "Duke" Cartwright 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 Cartwright as an expression of our deepest sympathy.