SR2241 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James E. "Jim" "Doc" Donlan of Peoria, who passed away on December 8, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Jim Donlan was born in Joliet to Thomas and Mary (Schmitz) Donlan on July 26, 1932; he graduated from the Spalding Institute in 1950, attended Xavier University, and graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry in 1957; he married Carol A. DeBoer in Whitinsville, Massachusetts on July 6, 1957; and

WHEREAS, Jim Donlan was a highly respected dentist in Peoria and retired in 2012; while he specialized in the treatment of patients with oral cancer, his most notable passion in the dental profession was his involvement with the Central Illinois Oral Facial Anomaly Team and the pursuant care of children afflicted with cleft lip and palates; he was also the team dentist for the Peoria Rivermen, the Peoria Chiefs, and the Bradley Athletic Department for many years; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his dental career, Jim Donlan was an active member of the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Society, and the Peoria District Dental Society, of which he was president from 1976 until 1977; he was president of the Illinois Academy of Dental Practice Administration; he also had many active roles in the ISDS Clopper Philanthropic Foundation; he was elected as a fellow in The American College of Dentistry in 1989; he was a founding member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish; he was involved in Peoria youth hockey and youth baseball leagues; he was an avid fan of Notre Dame football, the Chicago Cubs, and the St. Louis Blues; he especially enjoyed hunting and fishing with his friends and family and family get-togethers and vacations; and

WHEREAS, Jim Donlan was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Thomas Dolan; his sister-in-law, Jean Donlan; and his brother-in-law, Fred DeBoer; and

WHEREAS, Jim Donlan is survived by his wife, Carol; his children, Colleen (Doug) Andreasen, James (Lynnette) Donlan, Maureen (John) Geisen, Kathleen Popovich, Eileen (Rob) Rupel, John Donlan, Ann (Billy) Sheahan, and Joe (Sarah) Donlan; his 26 grandchildren; his five great-grandchildren; his special family member, Sean (Amy) Ortiz; his brothers, Jack and Bob Donlan; and his sisters-in-law, Mary Donlan and Irene DeBoer; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of James E. "Jim" "Doc" Donlan 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 Jim Donlan as an expression of our deepest sympathy.