SR0550 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Reverend Monsignor David S. Lantz, who passed away on September 26, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Msgr. Lantz was born to Scott W. Lantz Jr. and Wanda "Rosie" Waller Lantz in Springfield on January 25, 1952; he attended St. Patrick's Grade School and graduated from Griffin High School; he attended Loyola University and received his bachelor's degree in philosophy from Cardinal Glennon College; he achieved his Master of Divinity from Kenrick Seminary and his master's degree in education from Saint Louis University; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Msgr. Lantz was a retired priest of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois; he was ordained a deacon in May 1977 and ordained a priest at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on May 27, 1978; he received the papal honor of Chaplain to His Holiness, which was conferred on August 23, 2002; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Msgr. Lantz faithfully served every appointment made by the Diocese of Springfield, including St. Peter in Quincy, Quincy Notre Dame High School, Ss. Peter and Paul in Alton, Christ the King in Springfield, Griffin High School in Springfield, Sacred Heart-Griffin High School in Springfield, Springfield College in Illinois/Benedictine University in Springfield, Diocesan Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield, St. James in Riverton, Holy Family in Decatur, St. John Vianney in Sherman, St. Aloysius in Springfield, St. Mary in Taylorville, St. Rita in Kincaid, and Holy Trinity in Stonington; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Msgr. Lantz served the Diocese of Springfield in many capacities through the Office for Lay Ministry, the Office for the Diaconate, and the Office for Ministry Formation; he was bestowed the honor of pastor emeritus from Christ the King in Springfield in 2022 for demonstrating exceptional service and leadership within the church community; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Msgr. Lantz's service to the Diocese took him on many pilgrimages of faith around the world; most notably, he was provided the rarest opportunity to concelebrate mass with Pope John Paul II in 2001; he also enjoyed traveling with his family and closest friends; he was well loved by his parishioners, students, and family, creating bonds that lasted a lifetime; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Msgr. Lantz was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Msgr. Lantz is survived by his sister, Debby Lantz; his brothers, Mike (Paula) Lantz, Tim (Kitty) Lantz, Mark (Karen) Lantz, Steve (Mary Ann) Lantz, and Jeff Lantz; his uncle, Fr. Gary Lantz; 11 nieces and nephews; 12 great-nieces and great-nephews; his friends who were like family; and his brother priests; 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 Reverend Monsignor David S. Lantz 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 Rev. Msgr. Lantz as an expression of our deepest sympathy.