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1		SENATE RESOLUTION
2		WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3		learn of the death of Donald Alfred "Don" Oppenheimer of
4		Moline, who passed away on August 25, 2020; and
5		WHEREAS, Don Oppenheimer was born in Moline to Alfred and
6		Nina Oppenheimer on January 27, 1928; he served in the U.S.
7		Navy during WWII; he earned a degree in mechanical engineering
8		from Iowa State University; he married Nancy Haddick on March
9		24, 1951, and she preceded him in death on November 1, 2010;
10		and
11		WHEREAS, Alongside his grandfather Fred Harrington, Don
12		Oppenheimer co-founded the Harrington Signal Company in
13		Moline; he worked with his brothers Ed and Gene for 57 years;
14		he retired in 2008; and
15		WHEREAS, Don Oppenheimer served on the Salvation Army Board
16		for more than two decades; he also served on the boards of the
17		former Lutheran Hospital and the First Congregational Church;
18		he was a member of the Moline Rotary Club for over 50 years;
19		and
20		WHEREAS, Don Oppenheimer was known for his unwavering
21		honesty, kindness, fairness, and generosity; he enjoyed

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1		watching wildlife from his porch, dancing with his wife at
2		special occasions, and attending family vacations at Crystal
3		Lake, Michigan; he was a remarkable caregiver for his wife
4		Nancy when she became ill; he will be remembered for his strong
5		love for his wife, family, and home; and
6		WHEREAS, Don Oppenheimer was preceded in death by his wife,
7		Nancy Oppenheimer, and his brother, Edward "Ed" Oppenheimer;
8		and
9		WHEREAS, Don Oppenheimer is survived by his children, John
10		(Nancy) Oppenheimer, M.D., Linda (partner, Troyleen Brown)
11		Oppenheimer, M.D., and Susan (Brett) Owen; his grandchildren
12		and their spouses, Laura Oppenheimer and Daveed Tuck, Karl
13		Oppenheimer, Oliver and Anna Owen, Pete and Stacey Owen,
14		Charles and Rachel Owen, and Emily and Lucas Adams; his
15		great-grandchildren, Emerson and Del Odom, Aubryn and Chase
16		Owen, Austin and Driston Owen, and Lucas and Lyla Owen; his
17		brother, Gene (Deanna) Oppenheimer; and his sister-in-law,
18		Ellen Oppenheimer; therefore, be it
19		RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
20		ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
21		Donald Alfred "Don" Oppenheimer and extend our sincere
22		condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
23		him; and be it further

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1		RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
2		presented to the family of Don Oppenheimer as an expression of
3		our deepest sympathy.