SR0401 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Daniel Wade Brown of Granite City, who passed away on August 29, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Brown was born on April 26, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri; he was a graduate of C.B.C., Washington University, and University of Missouri - St. Louis and had received numerous law degrees, mediation degrees, journalism degrees, and teaching degrees; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Brown served his country with pride and distinction as a member of the United States Army Reserves; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Brown was employed with Coldwell Banker - Brown Agency in Edwardsville as a commercial real estate agent; he served as economic development director and as 4th Ward Alderman in Granite City; he served as vice president of Van Arch and Associates; he was a past president and founder of the Granite City Ambassadors and a past president and assistant district governor of the Rotary Club; he was the chairman of the Rotary Community Action Prayer Breakfast for 14 years and a member of the Granite City Masonic Triple Lodge 835 and Ainad Shrine; he also served as a private practice attorney; and

WHEREAS, Following his retirement, Daniel Brown enjoyed his time helping the Chamber of Commerce of Southwestern Madison County with the Children's Christmas Party and Leadership Program; he also served as the chairman of the chamber's golf tournament; he also enjoyed playing golf and reading and will be remembered for the love of his family, friends, and community; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Brown was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Mercedes, nee Wiethaupt, Brown; his father-in-law, Joseph Perigan; and his sister-in-law, JoAnn Jones; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Brown is survived by his wife, Rosemarie, nee Perigan, Brown, whom he married on November 23, 1983 in St. Louis, Missouri; his brother, James Brown; his mother-in-law and step father-in-law, Marie and Julian "Duke" Lisson; his brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-law, Joe and Sherry Perigan, Randy and Sherrie Lisson, Carolyn and Bill Mayer, Toby Neely, and Donald Jones; and his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other extended family members, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Daniel Wade Brown; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Daniel Brown as an expression of our sympathy.