SR0908 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 Wayne "Don" Ferns, USN (Ret.) of Milan, who passed away on December 22, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Don Ferns was born in Rock Island to William Henry and Grace (Galusha) Ferns on June 24, 1934; he served in the U.S. Navy during two wars and married Lois Jean Harlan in Kewanee on July 2, 1955; and

WHEREAS, Don Ferns worked at Alcoa for 19 years, where he was a member of the union; and

WHEREAS, Don Ferns belonged to the First Presbyterian Church in Coal Valley, the American Legion, and the Andalusia Lions Club; he was an avid camper and NASCAR fan, especially of Dale Earnhardt Sr.; he also enjoyed snowmobiles, boating, stock car racing, and wintering in Florida, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico; and

WHEREAS, Don Ferns was preceded in death by his wife, Lois; three brothers; and five sisters; and

WHEREAS, Don Ferns is survived by his children, Robert (Jill) Ferns, Dennis "Frosty" Ferns, Douglas (Laurie) Ferns, and Kelli (Todd) Sandusky; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and his brothers, Nile and Glen Ferns; 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 Wayne "Don" Ferns, USN (Ret.) 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 Don Ferns as an expression of our deepest sympathy.