SR0505 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of David L. "Dave" Kinert of Lovington, who passed away on September 27, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Dave Kinert was born to Mervin and Kathryn (Travis) Kinert in Decatur on February 7, 1958; he married Julie Boyd in Lovington on July 2, 1994; and

WHEREAS, Dave Kinert worked as a highway maintainer for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and as a farmer for many years; he retired from the Lovington Fire Department after serving the community for several years; and

WHEREAS, Dave Kinert was a member of The Passion Community Church in Mt. Zion; he was known as everybody's favorite mechanic who enjoyed NASCAR racing, National Hot Road Association (NHRA) drag racing, and tractor pulls; he loved his '69 Camaro and taking his dog, Queenie, for golf cart rides; and

WHEREAS, Dave Kinert was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Mildred Kinert; and his father-in-law, Richard "Ike" Boyd; and

WHEREAS, Dave Kinert is survived by his wife, Julie Kinert; his children, Lauren (Craig Elder) Kinert, Wyatt (Amanda) Ciszkowski, and Josiah (Bailee) Kinert; his grandchildren, Griffin Hilton, Landon Elder, Kaitlin Ciszkowski, and Maddie Ciszkowski; his siblings, Jim (Jane) Kinert, Gail (Phil) Pignon, and Robin (Rich) Fierce; his mother-in-law, Rochelle Boyd; his dog, Queenie; and his granddogs, Rigley and Rowdy; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of David L. "Dave" Kinert 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 Dave Kinert as an expression of our deepest sympathy.