SR0978 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John L. "Jack" Sherwood of Crystal Lake, who passed away on February 19, 2014; and

WHEREAS, John Sherwood was born on May 27, 1927 in Chicago; his parents were Joseph and Kathryn Sherwood; he was a graduate of St. Leo High School; and

WHEREAS, John Sherwood was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country during World War II; and

WHEREAS, John Sherwood was the co-owner of Chicago Stationers, Inc. in Chicago for 47 years; and

WHEREAS, John Sherwood was an avid golfer; he also volunteered often for Faith in Action and Meals on Wheels; and

WHEREAS, John Sherwood was the recipient of the Bishop's Award for his 25 years of service in religious education; and

WHEREAS, John Sherwood was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Dolores (nee Mulcahy); his brothers, Joseph and James; and his sisters, Rita, Margaret, and Patricia; and

WHEREAS, John Sherwood is survived by his loving wife, Mary (nee Ringness); his children, William, Jean (Reid) Anderson, Dolores (James) Gorski, John (Beth), Terrence (Larry), Timothy (Julie), and Carol (Timothy) Kane, James (Maureen) Ringness, Kristin (James) Blake, Jennifer (Timothy) Schnepf, and Amy (Thomas) Perkins; his grandchildren, Ryan (Liz), Todd (Krissy), Andrew, Meghan, Greg, Renee, David, Carolyn, Rachel, Kathleen, Jack, Magaret, Ann, Samantha, Marley, Mike, Bridget, Emmett, Kevin, Thomas, Lauren, Jana (John), Tara, Michael, Christopher, Benjamin, Carly, and Nathan; his great-grandchildren, Sadie, Sean, Riley, Courtney, and John Paul; his brother, Jeremiah (Sally); his sister, Marilyn (Tom); and his many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of John L. "Jack" Sherwood; and be it further

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