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1		SENATE RESOLUTION
2		WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3		learn of the death of David C. Foster of Danville, who passed
4		away on January 29, 2014; and
5		WHEREAS, David Foster was born on April 30, 1947 in
6		Danville to Leborn Alvis and Charlett Maxine (nee Cross)
7		Foster; he graduated from Danville High School and served in
8		the United States Navy from 1965-1967; he married Lynn Ford on
9		April 21, 1986; and
10		WHEREAS, David Foster worked in the plumbing industry for
11		over 40 years and was a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters
12		Local 293, and then Local 157; and
13		WHEREAS, David Foster was a member of the Eastern Illinois
14		Shrine Club, the Kiwanis Club, and the Anchor Lodge; he was an
15		active precinct committeeman, a life-long Democrat, and a labor
16		activist and former President of the Danville Area AFL-CIO; he
17		was also a former member of the Vermilion County Conservation
18		Board of Directors; and
19		WHEREAS, David Foster loved children and volunteered for
20		the Shriner's Children's Hospital; he was an avid storyteller
21		and delivered many Meals-on-Wheels to the community; he was a

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1		fan of the Chicago Bears, the New Orleans Saints, Illini
2		Sports, and NASCAR; he was a history "buff" and enjoyed
3		traveling to try new things and meet new people; and
4		WHEREAS, David Foster was preceded in death by his father
5		and by his sister, Linda Rusmisel; and
6		WHEREAS, David Foster is survived by his wife, Lynn; his
7		daughter, Decema Lynette Foster-Howe; his son, Lee Gregg
8		Foster; his sister, Rebecca (Bill) Keith; his grandson, Levi
9		Nicholas; his granddaughters, Nakiseta and Aerial Foster and
10		Nicole Leigh Foster; and several nieces and nephews; therefore,
11		be it
12		RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL
13		ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
14		David C. Foster, and extend our sincere condolences to his
15		family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
16		further
17		RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
18		presented to the family of David Foster as an expression of our
19		deepest sympathy.