SR1260 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Don Stephen Arnold of Bethalto, who passed away on September 26, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Don Arnold was born in Crab Orchard to Erma (Odom) Arnold and Clifford Arnold on March 19, 1946; he served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era; he earned a degree in business and marketing from Southern Illinois University Carbondale; he married Joyce Simpson at the Bethalto Church of God on March 14, 1998; and

WHEREAS, Don Arnold worked as an operator with Shell Oil, now Conoco Phillips, for 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Don Arnold was a member of the Bethalto Church of God for 19 years, where he was also a lay minister; he was Minister of Visitation, coordinator of the Young at Heart Senior Group, an elder, and deacon; he was also involved with the Men's Ministry and taught a Sunday School class; he ministered at Sky Line Apartments and Hillcrest Apartments in Alton; he had a special interest in Project Aliyah, which helps Jewish people return to their homeland; over 15 years, he sponsored the return of 204 Jews to Israel; and

WHEREAS, Don Arnold was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Darryl Arnold; and his sister, Linda Heltsley; and

WHEREAS, Don Arnold is survived by his wife, Joyce; his son, Clayton Arnold; his daughters, Olivia McCray and Sharma Halbert; his grandchildren, Larry McCray, Eleonore Grace Arnold, Zach Finegan, Kayleigh Finegan, and Brenna Halbert; his two stepchildren, his four step-grandchildren; and his sister-in-law, Bonnie Arnold; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Don Stephen Arnold 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 Arnold as an expression of our deepest sympathy.