Bill Text: IL SR1291 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of David Ernest "Dave" Higgins of Peoria.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-01-06 - Resolution Adopted [SR1291 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-SR1291-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of David Ernest "Dave" Higgins of Peoria,
who passed away on November 14, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Dave Higgins was born to Robert Joseph and Doris
Elizabeth (Davis) Higgins in San Francisco, California on
January 7, 1953; he served as a medic in the U.S. Army, where
he was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam Era; he married
Connie J. Kellerstrass on August 25, 1976; and
WHEREAS, Dave Higgins retired from Road Sprinkler Fitters
Local Union 669 after 30 years of service in 2009; he took
pride in working for his union in many capacities and
especially enjoyed his time working as an organizer; and
WHEREAS, Dave Higgins volunteered for the Heart of
Illinois United Way and the NALC food drive; he also served as
a blood donor and volunteer for the American Red Cross; and
WHEREAS, Dave Higgins was known as a self-described free
spirit; he loved music; he unconditionally loved his family;
his strength will continue to inspire and comfort those that
knew and loved him; and

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WHEREAS, Dave Higgins was preceded in death by his
parents; his stepfather, Melvin F. Gillard; and his faithful
friends, Duchess, Sparky, and Jaxon; and
WHEREAS, Dave Higgins is survived by his wife; his
daughters, Kelli (Michael) Zurek and Kori (Kevin) O'Connor;
his grandchildren, Amelia and Isla Zurek and Raina, Meleah,
and Bryson Paul; his brother, Ricky (Debbie) Higgins; his
sister, Bobbie Polite; his bonus mom and best buddy, Shirley
Kellerstrass; his numerous nieces and nephews; his extended
family members and friends; and his faithful friend, Charlie;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
David Ernest "Dave" Higgins 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 Dave Higgins as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.