SR0067 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Glenn Dunning of Zion, who passed away on December 19, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Glenn Dunning was born on November 14, 1925 in Chicago; he graduated in 1943 from Lyons Township High School in LaGrange; and

WHEREAS, After graduation, Glenn Dunning served with the Marine Corps Aircraft Wing during World War II and Korea, retiring after 19 years of service; he was the honored recipient of two Distinguished Flying Crosses and nine air medals; and

WHEREAS, Glenn Dunning worked for many years in banking at various banks in the Zion area and retired as President of Glenview State Bank; he was a member of Meadowridge Baptist Church of Zion, where he served as a greeter each week; he was also a Past President of the Lake County Shriners; and

WHEREAS, Glenn Dunning was preceded in death by his brother, Melvin Dunning, and his parents, Charles Edward and Lillian (nee Misicka) Dunning; and

WHEREAS, Glenn Dunning is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty; his children, Patricia Reed, Sherry (Gary) Bowker, and Vicki (Terry) Florio; his grandchildren, Christina (Charles) Norman, Heather (William) Bueschen, Jodi (Trevor) Burnette, Michael (Sara) Reed, Jeremy (Clarissa) Florio, Holly (Clary) Kammer, Zachary (Kerry) Florio, and Heidi (Gardiner) Wade; and his great-grandchildren, Summer, Destinee, River, Levi, Nicholas, Clay, Madison, Savannah, Emma, Taylor, and Quinn; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Glenn Dunning; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Glenn Dunning as an expression of our sympathy.