HR0756 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of John A. Killam of Jacksonville, who passed away on August 24, 2015; and

WHEREAS, John Killam was born in rural Morgan County on October 19, 1923 to John S. and Pearl Bowlds Killam; he married Helen L. Cox on December 14, 1947 at the Lynnville Christian Church; and

WHEREAS, John Killam farmed and raised livestock west of Jacksonville for many years; he served as a Morgan County Commissioner for 16 years from December of 1986 to December of 2002; he was active as a lobbyist for agricultural interests and received many awards for his work in the advancement of the livestock industry in Illinois; he worked with the Illinois Beef Association for over 20 years, retiring in 1989; under his leadership, the first Illinois State Beef Checkoff was established in 1983; and

WHEREAS, John Killam was a fan of automobile racing and enjoyed antique tractors and steam power; and

WHEREAS, John Killam was preceded in death by his 2 sons, John Paul Killam and James Killam; his sister, Irene Killam McCollough; his infant sister, Mary Catherine; and his infant half-sister; and

WHEREAS, John Killam is survived by his wife, Helen; his 2 children, Rob Killam and Lenore Killam; his grandson, John Paul Killam; and his 2 sisters, Angela Guthrie and Ruth (Larry) Martinez; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of John A. Killam, 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 John Killam as an expression of our deepest sympathy.