SR0200 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0200 LRB104 12972 ECR 24609 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Mark "Duke" Lane; and

WHEREAS, Duke Lane was born to Duane L. "Pete" Lane and Zelma Bowen Lane in Rushville on May 12, 1959; he served as a Chinook pilot and safety officer in the U.S. Army; he received an Associate in Applied Science in Electrical Technology from Vatterott College; he married Dixie Pollock on July 3, 1983; and

WHEREAS, Duke Lane served as a disabled veterans representative with the State of Illinois, and he was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans; and

WHEREAS, Duke Lane was known for his sense of humor and his excellent dance moves; he was talented musician who cherished his time as a drummer with Ken Carlyse and the Cadillac Cowboys; he enjoyed the peace and quiet of the country, and he loved his Harley-Davidson motorcycle; and

WHEREAS, Duke Lane was a loving father and grandfather, and he found his greatest joy in spending time with his grandsons; and

WHEREAS, Duke Lane was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Duke Lane is survived by his former wife and best friend, Dixie Lane; his daughters, Megan (Tyler) Junk and Paige Lane; two grandsons; and his sister, Julie Lane; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Mark "Duke" Lane 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 Duke Lane as an expression of our deepest sympathy.