Bill Text: IL SR0242 | 2011-2012 | 97th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Mark Alan Darnell of Benton, Louisiana, formerly of Akin.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-05-20 - Resolution Adopted [SR0242 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2011-SR0242-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Mark Alan Darnell of Benton, Louisiana,
formerly of Akin, who passed away on May 5, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Mark Darnell was born on April 21, 1946, in Akin;
he was the son of Carl F. "Pat" Darnell and Dana (Marquis)
Darnell; he was a graduate of Benton High School; and
WHEREAS, Mark Darnell served his country with pride and
distinction as a member of the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, Mark Darnell loved horses and worked in the
thoroughbred horse industry for many years in many capacities;
and
WHEREAS, Mark Darnell was preceded in death by his loving
companion, Louise Fricks; his parents; his sister, Lois Mae
Andriano; and his brothers, Carl Dean Darnell, Bill Darnell,
and Jesse Darnell; and
WHEREAS, Mark Darnell is survived by his brothers, Donald
Darnell, Ronald Darnell, Jimmy Darnell, and Phil Darnell; his
sister, Edna Williams; his loving companion's daughter, Tracy
(John) Thadford; his "grandchildren", Kami and Ashlyn Lodwig;

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and his many nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
his family and friends, the passing of Mark Alan Darnell; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Mark Darnell as an expression of our
sympathy.