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90_SJ0047
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1 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois General Assembly
3 wish to send their sincere condolences to the family and
4 friends of Brian Plawer; and
5 WHEREAS, Brian Ralph Plawer began his employment with the
6 Illinois Department of Conservation in 1976 as a Ranger at
7 Hennepin Canal, and through his demonstrated skills and
8 motivation was promoted to a Site Superintendent III position
9 for Hidden Springs State Forest in 1978; he was then promoted
10 to Site Superintendent IV to Kickapoo State Park and Middle
11 Fork State Fish and Wildlife Area in 1986; and
12 WHEREAS, Brian was elected by his peers to be a
13 representative on the Field Management Committee, and was a
14 member of the Department Computer Task Force where he
15 combined his experience with the Department's complex
16 workings and his knowledge of computer technology; and
17 WHEREAS, Brian was committed and dedicated to making
18 Kickapoo State Park and Middle Fork State Fish and Wildlife
19 Area a memorable experience for all visitors; he was
20 instrumental in the establishment and management of the
21 Middle Fork Scenic River, Illinois' only designated State and
22 National Scenic River; and
23 WHEREAS, Brian was intricately involved with the
24 development of the Master Management Plan for the Harry
25 "Babe" Woodyard State Natural Area, a satellite of Kickapoo
26 State Park, and excelled in putting together its recent
27 dedication; and
28 WHEREAS, Brian's twenty-two years of public service, his
29 excellent stewardship of the land, and his volunteer work
30 with the Boy Scouts and his church touched a large number of
31 lives and made Illinois a better place to live and play; and
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1 WHEREAS, Brian's dedication to his church, his family,
2 his friends, and the field of conservation has benefitted the
3 citizens of Illinois in a monumental way; and
4 WHEREAS, Brian Plawer is survived by his wife, Wanda;
5 his daughters, Amanda Sperry and Mariah Plawer; and his son,
6 Adam Plawer; therefore, be it
7 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
8 OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
9 CONCURRING HEREIN, that we mourn, along with his family and
10 friends, the death of Brian Plawer; his devotion to every
11 part of his life will be his legacy; and be it further
12 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
13 presented to the family of Brian Plawer.