SR1109 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Donald D. "Don" Newton of Moline, who passed away on July 8, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Don Newton was born to Forrest and Helen (Dunton) Newton in Oskaloosa, Iowa on August 28, 1949; he attended schools in Fremont, Iowa before serving in the U.S. Navy; he married Sarah Jane (Reiling) West at the Port Byron First United Methodist Church on November 20, 1998; and

WHEREAS, Following his military service, Don Newton worked as a machinist for John Deere, retiring after 38 years in 2008; and

WHEREAS, Don Newton had a passion for nature, and he loved nothing more than listening to the wind and the trees; after retiring, he enjoyed taking care of his yard and home; he was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and Bulls; he loved eating chips and chocolate; he cherished his dog, Harley, and deeply loved his family; and

WHEREAS, Don Newton was preceded in death by his parents; his sister-in-law, Brenda Newton; and his great-granddaughter, Lily; and

WHEREAS, Don Newton is survived by his wife, Sarah Jane; his son, Don "D.J." (Tammy) Newton; his children, Tabitha Sanquist, Darrik (Kathy) West, and Lucas (Amanda) West; his siblings, Forrest Jr. (Bernadette) Newton, Richard "Dick" Newton, and Pam (Kenny) Sims; his grandchildren, Devon, Kimberly, Alysa, Ara Belle, Makayla, Gabriel, Emily, Kevin, Logan, Caden, and Penelope; his great-grandchildren, Jayden, Weston, Warren, and Natalie; and his many nieces, nephews, and cousins; 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 D. "Don" Newton 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 Newton as an expression of our deepest sympathy.