SR2284 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jack Edward Ward of Crystal Lake, who passed away on September 10, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Jack Ward was born on November 1, 1925 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; his parents were William Lewis and Edith Ward; he married Virginia Nowicki on July 3, 1948 in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Jack Ward was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps, serving his country during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Jack Ward enjoyed dancing, traveling, and spending time with his wife and his family; and

WHEREAS, Jack Ward was preceded in death by his siblings, Frank and Dorothy; and

WHEREAS, Jack Ward is survived by his wife, Virginia; his children, Sharon (Bob) Meyer, Dan (Yvonne) Ward, and Dave (Sue) Ward; his grandchildren, Tricia (Steve) Cerio, Eric (Megan) Meyer, Kelly (Kris) Murray, Kari (Chad) Labucki, and Kristin (Bryan) Brzycki; and his great-grandchildren, Hailey, Matthew, Logan, Jack, Katelyn, Konnor, and Declan; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Jack Edward Ward; and be it further

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