SR0840 102ND 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" Haskins of Rock Island, who passed away on February 11, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Don Haskins was born to Raymound and Dorothy Haskins in Rock Island on May 11, 1932; he married Jean Behrens at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rock Island on August 2, 1952; he served in the U.S. Army for two years; and

WHEREAS, Don Haskins owned Don's Barber Shop in Rock Island for 42 years; and

WHEREAS, Don Haskins was a true family man and had friends everywhere he went; he enjoyed watching Cubs baseball, playing golf, and fishing in Canada with his brothers, sons, and nephews; he was an avid fast pitch softball pitcher for 34 years, and he pitched a perfect game in 1972; alongside his family, he traveled to many state and national softball tournaments and enjoyed playing in the World Softball tournament at Douglas Park; and

WHEREAS, Don Haskins was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Bob, Howard, Jerry, and Wayne; his son, Tim; and his grandsons, Sam, Charlie, and Evan; and

WHEREAS, Don Haskins is survived by his wife of 69 years, Jean; his children, Tom (Margaret Mary), Ellen (Mike), and Sue (Bryan); his daughter-in-law, Jana; his grandchildren, Chris (Stephanie), Stacie, Brittney (Brandon), Dustin (Renea), Addison, and Henry; and his great-grandchildren, Zach, Cullen, Eliott, Brenna, Jackson, and Eva; therefore, be it

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