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1 SENATE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3 to learn of the death of Daniel Wilford Edmonds Jr. of Ozark,
4 who passed away on December 9, 2024; and
5 WHEREAS, Dan Edmonds was born to Daniel Sr. and Donna
6 (Brown) Edmonds on July 22, 1946; he graduated from Flora
7 Township High School in 1964; after attending Southern
8 Illinois University Carbondale, he joined the U.S. Air Force,
9 serving his country during the Vietnam War for four years; and
10 WHEREAS, After his service, Dan Edmonds worked for the
11 Veterans' Administration for 22 years until his retirement;
12 and
13 WHEREAS, Dan Edmonds was a member of several groups,
14 including the Coon Creek Ridge Riders, the Marion Elks Lodge,
15 and the American Legion; and
16 WHEREAS, Dan Edmonds was an avid bowler, often hitting the
17 lanes up to four times a week and belonging to several bowling
18 leagues, and he was a fan of the Washington Nationals baseball
19 team; his interests also included fishing, horses, and most
20 importantly, his grandchildren; and
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1 WHEREAS, Dan Edmonds was preceded in death by his parents;
2 his niece, Lindsey West; his nephew, Jeff Kingery; his bonus
3 grandson, Dayne Harrison; and several aunts, uncles, and
4 cousins; and
5 WHEREAS, Dan Edmonds is survived by his children, Angela
6 (Mark Skivers) Edmonds, Felicia (Jason) Miller, and Anita
7 Edmonds; his sister, Mary (James) West; his nephew, Rob West;
8 two grandchildren; two bonus grandsons; one bonus
9 granddaughter; two great-nephews; several cousins; and many
10 special friends, including Judy Thomas; therefore, be it
11 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
12 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
13 Daniel Wilford "Dan" Edmonds Jr. and extend our sincere
14 condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
15 him; and be it further
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