SR0600 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Donald L. Harms of Atwater, who passed away on September 15, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Donald Harms was born on November 5, 1934 in Atwater; his parents were George E. and Hazel T. (nee Leach) Harms; he married Phyllis Steward on June 10, 1956 at the Atwater Christian Church; and

WHEREAS, Donald Harms graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1952; he served his country with pride as a member of the United States Army Reserve; and

WHEREAS, Donald Harms farmed his entire life while working first at Fiat-Allis in Springfield, where he worked until his retirement in 1981; he later worked as a rural mail carrier for the Waggoner Post Office, where he retired after 10 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Donald Harms was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Carlinville and the American Legion, Guy Baird Post 554; he also served on the board of Bethel Ridge Cemetery; and

WHEREAS, Donald Harms enjoyed hunting, watching western movies, and spending time with his family; and

WHEREAS, Donald Harms was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Bradley E. Harms; his brothers, Robert and Gerald; and his sister, Georgann Rudolph; and

WHEREAS, Donald Harms is survived by his loving spouse of 57 years, Phyllis; his daughters, Bev (Curt) Ruyle, Barb (Don) McDaniels, Betty (Jim) Scheldt, and Brenda (Harold) Smith; his 8 grandchildren; his 7 great-grandchildren; his brother, Harold "Gene" (Dorothy) Harms; his niece; and his many nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Donald L. Harms; and be it further

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