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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3to learn of the death of Jack Gilbert Swim of Taylor Ridge, who
4passed away on February 15, 2024; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Jack Swim was born to Harold and Evelyn (Gager)
6Swim in Cambridge on March 17, 1927; after earning enough
7credits, he left Rock Island High School before graduation to
8enlist in the U.S. Navy in December 1944; he served in the
9Pacific during World War II, building runways on the islands
10of Saipan, Tinian, and Guam, where he joined his two brothers;
11upon being discharged from the Navy in 1946, he returned to
12Rock Island; he married Marilyn Johnson on June 22, 1947; he
13became a charter graduate from Moline Community College in
141948; he received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
15Engineering from Bradley University; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Jack Swim worked at the Rock Island Arsenal for
17over 31 years, retiring on January 3, 1986; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Jack Swim loved being a pilot and woodworker,
19reading about World War II, and telling his grandchildren and
20great-grandchildren fantasy stories; he enjoyed hosting family
21and friends in Orr, Minnesota, traveling to any beach
22destination, and fishing in Sandy Bay, Saskatchewan, Canada;

 

 

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2    WHEREAS, Jack Swim was a gifted storyteller and prankster,
3a respected colleague, a best friend, and a beloved father and
4father-in-law; he will be remembered for being one-of-a-kind;
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6    WHEREAS, Jack Swim was preceded in death by his parents;
7his wife; his son, Mike Swim; and his brothers, Harold Swim and
8Kenny Swim; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Jack Swim is survived by his children, Carol
10(Donald) India, Patty (Duane) Tschappat, and Steve (Shannon)
11Swim; his daughter-in-law, Kathy Swim; his grandchildren,
12Carolyn (Mike) India-Black, Donald (Regina) India Jr., Ben
13Swim, Brandon (Jean) India, Jeff (Emily) Swim, Maria Swim,
14Paul Swim, Dr. Lara (Chris Llop) India, and Deanna (Nick)
15Collins; and his great-grandchildren, Max, Lucas, Anthony,
16Sasha, Maya, Adrian, Ember, Olivia, Tyler, Corey, Louis, Milo,
17Nico, and Violet, with one on the way; therefore, be it
 
18    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
19ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
20Jack Gilbert Swim and extend our sincere condolences to his
21family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
22further
 

 

 

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