Bill Text: IL SR0324 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Duane Randall of Godfrey.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2009-06-24 - Resolution Adopted [SR0324 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2009-SR0324-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Duane Randall of Godfrey, who passed away
on June 9, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Duane Randall was born on April 27, 1946 in Alton;
his parents were Duane Sr. and Rosemary (Miller) Randall; and
WHEREAS, Duane Randall spent his childhood in various
places, including Caracas, Venezuela and Moab, Utah; he moved
back to Alton in 1960 and played varsity sports at Marquette
Catholic High School; he graduated from Alton Senior High
School in 1964; following in his father's footsteps, he
graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1970 with
a bachelor's degree in business administration; and
WHEREAS, Duane Randall married his high school sweetheart,
Nancy Ann Cannedy, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton on
June 21, 1968; in the following years, Mr. Randall and his
family lived in a number of cities in the Midwest and in Miami,
Florida; during this time, he worked in several industries,
including medical and office equipment sales; Mr. and Mrs.
Randall returned to the Alton area with their three children in
1987; and

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WHEREAS, Duane Randall worked for more than 20 years in the
aviation industry, building a successful entrepreneurial
career; he was often accompanied by his wife as he traveled and
the two formed close friendships with his associates throughout
Europe and Asia; he and his son Joseph founded an aircraft
fabric company, AviorTex, in 2007; and
WHEREAS, Duane Randall's uncle, Louis Miller, helped Duane
procure a job as a caddie at Lockhaven Country Club, which
began his lifelong interest in golf; as a member of Lockhaven,
Mr. Randall's contribution to and enthusiasm for the club were
unparalleled; he and his wife built a home overlooking the golf
course in 1992; he also served on the board of Lockhaven from
1998 to 2004, including a term as president from 2003 to 2004;
following his term as president, he became a board member of
the Lockhaven Country Club Development Corporation; and
WHEREAS, In 2001, Duane Randall aided his daughter
Elisabeth in opening a coffee shop on Broadway in Alton, which
initiated his involvement in realizing the great potential of
the downtown Alton area; he first converted the Laura Building
into river-view lofts and commercial spaces overlooking the
Mississippi River, with him and his wife occupying the top
floor; assisted by his daughter Jennifer and business partner
Penelope Schmidt, he continued these efforts at the Mississippi
Lime building, now known as the Mississippi Landing; and

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WHEREAS, Duane Randall was preceded in death by his parents
and his sister, Ann Canaday; and
WHEREAS, Duane Randall is survived by his devoted wife,
Nancy; his children, Jennifer and her husband, Steven Papin,
Joseph and his wife, Rebecca, and Elisabeth; his grandchildren,
Emily, Joseph, and Betsy Papin; his sisters, Louise Jehle and
her husband, Jackson, and Martha Black and her husband, Robert;
his brother-in-law, Jon Cannedy; a large extended family,
including Pat Kane and his wife, Dottie; and many beloved
cousins, nieces, and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Duane Randall will be remembered by all who knew
and loved him as a business mentor, a wonderful
conversationalist and storyteller, and a dedicated golfer;
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 Duane Randall; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Duane Randall as an expression of
our sympathy.