SR1420 100TH 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" Perkins of Woodstock, who passed away on February 6, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Don Perkins was born on the Perkins Farm in Woodstock to Gladys and Lester Perkins on April 19, 1925; he was a World War II veteran and served in the Ninth Division of the United States Army in the European Theater; he earned two Purple Hearts, along with other honors; he married Joyce Tornow on September 2, 1950; and

WHEREAS, Don Perkins was the Seneca Township Highway Commissioner for 40 years; and

WHEREAS, Don Perkins was especially proud of the construction of St. John's Lutheran Church, where he was an active member; he was also involved with the McHenry County Historical Society; he held various leadership roles and was always willing to volunteer for tasks and projects; he was known for his sense of humor, which he did not hesitate to share, especially at the Seneca Township Liars' Club; and

WHEREAS, Don Perkins was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce; his parents; and his sister, Marguerite Lange; and

WHEREAS, Don Perkins is survived by his children, Deb (John) Silker, Gail Perkins, Lori (Phil) Hempen, and Don Perkins II; his grandchildren, Doran (Cori) Silker, Nikki (Drew) Kunde, Kate Silker, Shelly (Ryan) Burgett, Genna (Steven) Mitchell, and Sammi Jo Hempen; and his great-grandchildren, Evan, Maddison, and Landen Silker, and Dylan and Elliot Kunde; therefore, be it

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