SR1123 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1123 LRB102 28165 ECR 39973 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dan Thomas Higdon of Metamora, formerly of Peoria Heights, who passed away on June 23, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Dan Higdon was born to Willa and Ella (Cross) Higdon in Franklin, Tennessee on June 22, 1934; he served in the U.S. Army; he married Shirley Webb in Peoria on August 21, 1955; he later married Mary Ann Hotvedt in Manito on October 7, 1984; and

WHEREAS, Dan Higdon worked as a union painter for 11 years; he started Mid Illinois Companies in 1970 and retired in 1996; and

WHEREAS, Dan Higdon was the proud father of three Eagle Scouts and was Cubmaster and Scoutmaster for 13 years in Peoria Heights; he was a member of the G.P.C.S.A., the P.D.C.A., and the American Legion; and

WHEREAS, Dan Higdon was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters; and

WHEREAS, Dan Higdon is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; his children, Dennis (Dori) Higdon, Dale (Irlene) Higdon, Dave (Deb) Higdon, and Debra (Kim) Young; his stepson, Harlan L. Hotvedt III; his brother, Ronnie (Kathy) Higdon; his 12 grandchildren; his 14 great-grandchildren; and his one great-great-grandchild; 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 Dan Thomas Higdon 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 Dan Higdon as an expression of our deepest sympathy.