SR0728 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Don R. "Barney" Graham of Rock Island, who passed away on December 28, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Barney Graham was born in Fairdealing, Missouri on December 7, 1926; he was the son of Calvin and Rosa (Hall) Graham; he married Bonnie Jones in Rock Island on June 15, 1963; he served in the U.S. Army; and

WHEREAS, Barney Graham worked for IH Farmal in Rock Island, retiring after 32 years of service; he also owned Bonnie & Barney's Tavern in Moline; and

WHEREAS, Barney Graham was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Michael Imig, a sister, and five brothers; and

WHEREAS, Barney Graham is survived by his stepdaughter, Bonnie Imig; his grandchildren, Heather (Jacob) Barlow, Emily (Mark) Hotchkiss, Amanda (Burnell) Eckardt, and Michelle Imig; his great-grandchildren, Nadia Barlow, Nick Barlow, Bevy Eckardt, Millie Eckardt, and Mikey Eckardt; and his brothers, Raymond Graham, Joseph Graham, and Jim Graham; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Don R. "Barney" Graham 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 Barney Graham as an expression of our deepest sympathy.