SR1550 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1550 LRB101 22507 ECR 73592 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James "Jim" Berkley Meyer, who passed away on July 1, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Jim Meyer was born to Berkley "Whitey" and Leona M. (Saxton) Meyer in Alton on February 22, 1953; he married Sandra Harvey in East Alton on March 21, 1975; and

WHEREAS, Jim Meyer was a jeweler who owned and operated Meyer Jewelry in Wood River for many years; and

WHEREAS, Jim Meyer was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Angel Meyer; and

WHEREAS, Jim Meyers is survived by his wife; his two daughters, Kellie (Nathan) Karlas and Kristen (Jeremy Morris) Meyer; his six grandchildren, Brady and Emma Karlas, Lula and Leo Gowin, and Makaylyn and Henley Morris; his sister, Martha (Bill) Campbell; his brothers-in-law, Harry (Betty Jo) Harvey Sr., Charles (Debra Schultz) Harvey Jr., and Alvin (Janet) Harvey Sr.; and his special niece, Carrie Campbell; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of James "Jim" Berkley Meyer and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Jim Meyer as an expression of our deepest sympathy.