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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of David L. Mason of Metropolis, who 
4passed away on December 25, 2024; and
 
5    WHEREAS, David Mason was born to Lester and Alice (Morse) 
6Mason on July 23, 1947; he served in the U.S. Army and was of 
7the Christian faith; he married Donna Staples; and
 
8    WHEREAS, David Mason worked for Burlington Northern Santa 
9Fe for 30 years as an engineer and yard master; he then owned D &
10 D Towing and Recovery in Metropolis for 22 years, which he 
11loved because it was a way he could help people; and
 
12    WHEREAS, David Mason enjoyed working in his shop and 
13riding his motorcycle in his free time; and
 
14    WHEREAS, David Mason was preceded in death by his parents; 
15his sister, Georgia Peters; and his brother, Dale Mason; and
 
16    WHEREAS, David Mason is survived by his wife of 38 years, 
17Donna; his children, Matt Mason, Brittnye (John) Wise, David 
18(Julia) Mason, Bodhi Mason, and Josh (Ginger) Staples; his 
19grandchildren, Hayden Staples, Collin Staples, Piper Mason, 
20Lincoln Mason, and Destiny Mason; his sister, Shirley (Billy) 
 
 
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1Oliver; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
 
2    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
3ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
4David L. Mason and extend our sincere condolences to his 
5family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
6further
 
7    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
8presented to the family of David Mason as an expression of our 
9deepest sympathy.