SR0969 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John Wendell "J.W." Haney of Milan, who passed away on August 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, John Haney was born in Aledo on April 14, 1928 to John Henry and Emma Mathilda (nee Murdock) Haney; he married Betty Marie Waggoner in Marston on June 7, 1950; he graduated from Aledo High School and later received an associates degree from Black Hawk College; and

WHEREAS, John Haney was a veteran of the Korean War and was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge; he retired as a Captain from the Illinois Army National Guard 123rd Field Artillery; he retired in 1985 as an Equipment Specialist Supervisor with the Tank Automotive Command at the Rock Island Arsenal after 32 years of federal service; and

WHEREAS, John Haney was a 50-year and life member of Masonic Lodge 679 in Buffalo Prairie and Trio Lodge 57 in Rock Island; he was past Governor, Administrator, and Pilgrim Degree at Moose Lodge 190, Rock Island; he was a member of Kaaba Shriner, Davenport; the Black Hawk Shrine Club; the Order of Eastern Star; Andalusia Chapter 617; Rock Island Elks 980; the Korean War Veterans Association; American Legion Post 1166, Reynolds; Mohassen Grotto, Davenport; the Valley of Moline Scottish Rite; and Baptist Antioch Church, Reynolds; and

WHEREAS, John Haney enjoyed playing golf and organized various tournaments; he wintered in Texas with his wife and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, John Haney was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Betty; and

WHEREAS, John Haney is survived by his children, Michael (Helen) Haney and Richard (Cathy) Haney; his grandchildren, Elizabeth (Michael) Gorman, John W. Haney, Megan Haney, and Matthew Haney; his great-grandchildren, Anthony and Eleni Gorman; his sister, Barbara Evans; and his special friend, Mary Lloyd; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of John Wendell "J.W." Haney, 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 John Haney as an expression of our deepest sympathy.