SR1031 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1031 LRB102 27466 LAW 39260 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Donald Lee "Don" Slininger of Moline, who passed away on April 27, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Don Slininger was born to Meredith Evan "Jim" and Mary Frances (Schmiers) Slininger in Moline on January 28, 1940; he served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1960; he married Lovena (Wage) Adams in Moline on July 14, 1976; and

WHEREAS, Don Slininger worked as a millwright at the John Deere Foundry for 38 years, retiring in the early 1990s; he also retired as a machine repairman from Oscar Meyer and Diamond Cut; and

WHEREAS, Don Slininger was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Moline and an active member of the Local U.A.W; he was also a member of East Moline V.F.W. #8890 and Silvis Masonic Lodge #898 AF & AM, where he was a former worshipful master; he was always active and enjoyed bicycling, riding his motorcycle, camping, taekwondo, and participating in numerous triathlons; he enjoyed multiple bus trips over the years; he loved cars and trains and was a top five Enduro dirt bike rider in the Quad Cities; and

WHEREAS, Don Slininger loved helping anyone and everyone; he was known as a master fixer of everything; he designed and built a number of things, including parade floats and an accessible house and car for a disabled couple; he valued family most of all; and

WHEREAS, Don Slininger was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Merle Slininger; and his grandson, Jason Barnett; and

WHEREAS, Don Slininger is survived by his wife, Lovena; his children, Dion (Darlene) Slininger, Donita Slininger, Ragina Smith, Kelli (Jason) Ryband, Anthony (Kindra) Slininger, and Daniel (Carmen) Slininger; his grandchildren, Benjamin Slininger, Michael (Rachel) Slininger, Randi (Junior Oliva) Adams, Jennifer Barnett, Jamie (Jacob) Viaene, Ambi Sappho, Jarrod Williams, Bryan-Patrik Slininger, Nicholas Slininger, and Kaitlynn Slininger; his great-grandchildren, Owen Slininger, Cameron Brewer, Keegan Brewer, Cruz Oliva, Cristian Oliva, Julian Oliva, Jaxon Oliva, Bentley Oliva, Elijah Barnett, and Conner Skiles; his great-granddaughter and his great-great-grandchild on the way; his siblings, Janet (Steve Lawrence) Crow, Joseph (Sherrie) Slininger, Joyce (David) Franks, and Judy (Dale) Huntley; his sister-in-law, Marilyn Slininger; and his cat, Lucky; 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 Lee "Don" Slininger 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 Slininger as an expression of our deepest sympathy.