HR1269 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Arthur P. "Art" Davis of Naperville, who passed away on October 2, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Davis was born June 4, 1940, in Hinsdale to Charles K. and Ann Davis; he grew up in La Grange and graduated from Lyons Township High School in 1958; he attended Northwestern University in Evanston and served in the U.S. Air Force (Air National Guard); he married Sandra A. "Sandy" (nee Riemersma) Davis on May 2, 1964; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Davis owned and operated Davis Automotive in Naperville with his wife from 1974-2011; he was past president of the Rotary Club of Naperville and past district governor of Rotary District #6450; he was past president of the Naperville YMCA board and a car enthusiast; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Davis was active in bringing the Rotary Club together with Easter Seals to raise funds to help children with autism; he was instrumental in raising nearly $250,000 to be put towards constructing a clinic in the Naperville area; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Davis was preceded in death by his parents, Charles K. and Ann (nee Bovy) Davis and his brother, Charles K. Davis, Jr.; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Davis is survived by his wife, Sandy; his brothers, Thomas W. (Lori) Davis and Philip J. (the late MariFran) Davis; his 13 nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and nephews; and his brother-in-law, Grant L. (Shelly) Riemer; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Arthur Davis, and we 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 Arthur Davis as an expression of our deepest sympathy.