SR1349 102ND 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. "Don" Ague Jr. of Silvis, who passed away on November 14, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Don Ague was born in Geneseo to Donald and Virginia (Graehling) Ague on February 20, 1944; he attended Riverdale High School in Port Byron; he served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Constellation from 1963 to 1967; he married Bonnie Day in Moline on October 8, 1977; and

WHEREAS, Don Ague spent his career as a tool and die maker at Swan Engineering; he retired in 2009 as a tool room manager; and

WHEREAS, Don Ague volunteered much of his time for Habitat for Humanity Restore; and

WHEREAS, Don Ague was a member of The Gathering in Moline, the Silvis Garden Club, and the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #669; he was an avid gardener and a talented woodworker and crafted lovely furniture for his home and gifts for family and friends; he was a kind, loving, generous man and will be missed by all who knew him; and

WHEREAS, Don Ague was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Dale and LeRoy Ague; and his sisters, Sharlyne Fuller and Pam Barnett; and

WHEREAS, Don Ague is survived by his wife of 45 years, Bonnie; his daughters, Wendy Teague and Crissy (Tim) Terry; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his brother, Emery (Deb) Ague; and numerous nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Donald L. "Don" Ague Jr. 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 Ague as an expression of our deepest sympathy.