SR0534 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Melvin Anton Hisey, formerly of Cuba, who passed away on October 2, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Melvin Hisey was born in Chatfield, Minnesota to John and Evelyn (Wondrasch) Hisey on June 10, 1936; he attended Chatfield High School; he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War; he married Dora Slater in Chatfield on June 8, 1957; and

WHEREAS, Melvin Hisey owned Hisey and Sons Construction in Lewistown, and he was a natural woodworking craftsman, building furniture and homes; after moving to Arizona, he continued to advance in his career as a superintendent and project manager for commercial construction companies; and

WHEREAS, Melvin Hisey was affectionately known as "Hot Dog" later in life as it was his most often used phrase; his faith was important to him; one of the highlights of his later years was traveling to Washington, DC with other veterans to visit the memorials with the Greater Peoria Honor Flight; he and Dora lived life to the fullest and traveled across the country in their motorhome and on many bus trips; he was very proud of his family and loved them dearly; and

WHEREAS, Melvin Hisey was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Dora; his grandson, Christopher Flatt; and his sisters, Marjorie Dorholt and Mildred Moe; and

WHEREAS, Melvin Hisey is survived by his children, Brenda (Dennis) Derry, Mel (Juli) Hisey, Bill (Wendy) Hisey, Darlene (Michael) Davidson, Cheryl Lockard (John Hardy), Mary (Mark) Wepprecht, and Tim (Peggy) Hisey; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; his sisters, Millie Hisey, Marie Ragland, Marilyn Baker, and Mavis (Gerald) Williams; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, John Slater, James Cantrall, Paula Julien, Sandra Slater, and Dixie (George) Bruketta; and many nieces, nephews, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Melvin Anton Hisey 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 Melvin Hisey as an expression of our deepest sympathy.