SR0642 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Duane H. Cunningham of East Moline, who passed away on August 12, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Duane Cunningham was born in Mountain Grove, Missouri to Archie and Pearl (Sanders) Cunningham on June 21, 1924; he served in the United States Army during World War II and was stationed in Germany, Austria, Texas, and California; he married Lois Heatherly in Arkansas in 1945; and

WHEREAS, Duane Cunningham worked at the Rock Island Arsenal and retired in 1972; he then worked as a manager at Roadside Auto; and

WHEREAS, Duane Cunningham had a strong faith and was instrumental in forming the Sycamore Reformed Baptist Church in East Moline; he was great at fixing things around the house; he was a loving husband and father and enjoyed spending time with his many good friends and loved ones; and

WHEREAS, Duane Cunningham was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Cunningham; and his brothers, Elmo and Donald "Genie" Cunningham; and

WHEREAS, Duane Cunningham is survived by his wife of 74 years, Lois; his daughters, Evelyn Barry and Karen Cunningham; and his brother, Robert Cunningham; 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 Duane H. Cunningham 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 Duane Cunningham as an expression of our deepest sympathy.