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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3to learn of the death of Benedict "Ben" Dwyer of Peoria, who
4passed away on May 26, 2021; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Ben Dwyer was born in Peoria to Warren Dwyer and
6Rose (Pomponio) Dwyer on February 1, 1953; he attended Peoria
7High School, the University of Illinois, and Bradley
8University; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Ben Dwyer was a cameraman journalist at WMBD-TV
10for almost 40 years; as a journalist, he particularly liked
11covering organic farming, wildlife, nature, and art; he was
12known for producing video essays on the seasons in Central
13Illinois that were evocative and heartfelt; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Ben Dwyer was known for his creativity,
15unsurpassed humor, and singular style, which were commemorated
16by countless tapes, CDs, letters, and homemade cards he sent
17to friends throughout the years; he was passionate about
18photography, music, and drawing from an early age and deeply
19appreciated music of all genres; he was a lifelong vegetarian,
20an exceptional gardener of both vegetables and perennials, and
21an accomplished cook and bread baker; he enjoyed giving gifts,
22especially from his extraordinary garden; he loved cats; he

 

 

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1will be remembered in the hearts of many; and
 
2    WHEREAS, Ben Dwyer was preceded in death by his parents
3and his twin sister, Deirdre (Dwyer) Dodd; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Ben Dwyer is survived by his nieces, Anne
5Elizabeth Glassgow (and William) and Darcy Dodd; his
6great-nephew and great-nieces, Mark, Sophia, and Mia; and his
7many friends; therefore, be it
 
8    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
9ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
10Benedict "Ben" Dwyer and extend our sincere condolences to his
11family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
12further
 
13    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
14presented to the family of Ben Dwyer as an expression of our
15deepest sympathy.