SR0831 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of David B. Simons of Peoria on Sunday, October 1, 2006; and

WHEREAS, He was born in Chicago on July 10, 1926, to George and Pearl Green Simons; he married Marilyn Weinstein on September 3, 1950, in Peoria; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Simons received a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois, where he was a member of the Ta Epsilon Phi Fraternity; and

WHEREAS, He served his country as a member of the United States Navy during World War II; and

WHEREAS, He was a Real Estate Broker, State Certified General Appraiser, and was the owner of Citizens Real Estate Co.; he was a member of the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers, and IFAS, Independent Fee Appraisers; he was a member and past president of the Peoria Board of Realtors, which last month awarded him the honor of being the oldest living past president; he was a past Education Committee Chair of the Illinois Association of Real Estate Boards; he authored the manual for the Boards' Education Programs; and

WHEREAS, He was a member of Congregation Anshai Emeth, where he was past president of Anshai Emeth Religious School, PTO, was a Sunday School teacher, and a member of B'nai Brith; and

WHEREAS, He was a member of Mt. Hawley Country Club, the former University Club, and the Peoria Amvets; he volunteered for various charitable organizations during his 55 years of service in the Peoria Community; and

WHEREAS, He was an avid sports fan, reader, crossword puzzle enthusiast, and a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs; he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather; he loved spending time with his family, friends, and his three dear cats; he was a wonderful loyal friend, and his wonderful sense of humor will be missed; and

WHEREAS, The passing of David B. Simons of Peoria has been deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Marilyn; his daughter, Cheryl (and Peter) Sanfilip; and his granddaughter, Debbie Hasselbacher; he was preceded in death by his daughter, Debra L. Simons, in 1972; his stepfather, Sylvan Liebshcutz; and his son-in-law, William Hasselbacher; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of David B. Simons, and we extend our sincerest condolences to his family, his friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to his family as an expression of our deepest sympathy.