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This resolution mourns the death of Dr. Daniel Lee "Dan" Parr, a physician from rural Pekin, Illinois, who passed away on January 7, 2025. Born in Mason City in 1935, Dr. Parr was a graduate of Bradley University and the University of Illinois College of Medicine, who served as a U.S. Navy captain and flight surgeon in the Air Force from 1963 to 1965. He established a private medical practice in Tremont in 1965, later moving to Pekin, and worked at several local hospitals including Pekin Hospital, OSF St. Francis Medical Center, and Methodist Medical Center. The resolution highlights Dr. Parr's exceptional moral character, love for science and animals, and his dedication to his family, noting that he is survived by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The Illinois Senate extends its deepest condolences to his family and resolves to present a copy of the resolution to his family as an expression of sympathy, honoring Dr. Parr's life of service and commitment to his community.

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