SR0236 103RD 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. "Don" Meseth of Des Plaines, who passed away on April 17, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Don Meseth was born to Harry and Anne Meseth in Chicago on March 3, 1933; he served in the U.S. Army; and

WHEREAS, Don Meseth was a resident of Des Plaines for the last 66 years, during which he became well-known for his involvement as director of the Des Plaines Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and commander of Des Plaines American Legion Post 36; and

WHEREAS, Don Meseth was also a member of Elks Lodge 1526 and the New Tradition Chorus; and

WHEREAS, Don Meseth loved and cared for many animals throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, Don Meseth was the husband of Marion B. (Baumgartner) Meseth for 65 years; the father of Pamela Meseth-Fack; the brother of Sandra (Donald) Arnholz and the late Carol (Alan) Brown; the uncle of Jeri (Thomas) Eberhardt and several additional nieces and nephews; and the owner of his 14-year-old golden retriever, Angie; 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 Donald E. "Don" Meseth 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 Meseth as an expression of our deepest sympathy.