SR1223 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Seferino "Don" Perez of Moline, who passed away on May 14, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Don Perez was born to Joseph and Francisca (Cervantes) Perez in Moline on August 6, 1931; he was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during the occupation of Japan, the occupation of Germany, and the Korean War, where he participated in the five main campaigns, including the Inchon Landing, the Liberation of Seoul, and the Battle of Chosin Reservoir; Don married Esther Belman in Silvis on December 28, 1957; and

WHEREAS, Don Perez retired from the former John Deere Planter in Moline; and

WHEREAS, Don Perez was a member of St. Mary's Church in Moline, the Ybarra VFW, American Legion Post 246, and the American GI Form; he also volunteered as a crossing guard at the former Erikson Grade School in Moline; and

WHEREAS, In his earlier years, Don Perez enjoyed playing football, watching Western movies, especially John Wayne movies, and listening to Mexican music; and

WHEREAS, Don Perez was preceded in death by his son, Vincent; his daughter, Lydia; and his granddaughter, Sasha Perez; and

WHEREAS, Don Perez is survived by his wife, Esther; his children, John (Jim) Perez, Julius (Andrea) Perez, Mike (Mike) Perez, Benita (Dan) Perez-DeLoach, and Andrew (Merry) Perez; his 11 grandchildren; his 11 great-grandchildren; and his brother, Jesse Perez; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Seferino "Don" Perez 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 Perez as an expression of our deepest sympathy.