SR0896 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0896 LRB098 19959 MST 55184 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of David C. Foster of Danville, who passed away on January 29, 2014; and

WHEREAS, David Foster was born on April 30, 1947 in Danville to Leborn Alvis and Charlett Maxine (nee Cross) Foster; he graduated from Danville High School and served in the United States Navy from 1965-1967; he married Lynn Ford on April 21, 1986; and

WHEREAS, David Foster worked in the plumbing industry for over 40 years and was a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 293, and then Local 157; and

WHEREAS, David Foster was a member of the Eastern Illinois Shrine Club, the Kiwanis Club, and the Anchor Lodge; he was an active precinct committeeman, a life-long Democrat, and a labor activist and former President of the Danville Area AFL-CIO; he was also a former member of the Vermilion County Conservation Board of Directors; and

WHEREAS, David Foster loved children and volunteered for the Shriner's Children's Hospital; he was an avid storyteller and delivered many Meals-on-Wheels to the community; he was a fan of the Chicago Bears, the New Orleans Saints, Illini Sports, and NASCAR; he was a history "buff" and enjoyed traveling to try new things and meet new people; and

WHEREAS, David Foster was preceded in death by his father and by his sister, Linda Rusmisel; and

WHEREAS, David Foster is survived by his wife, Lynn; his daughter, Decema Lynette Foster-Howe; his son, Lee Gregg Foster; his sister, Rebecca (Bill) Keith; his grandson, Levi Nicholas; his granddaughters, Nakiseta and Aerial Foster and Nicole Leigh Foster; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of David C. Foster, 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 David Foster as an expression of our deepest sympathy.