SR0985 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James L. Anderson of Bloomington, who passed away on August 13, 2015; and

WHEREAS, James Anderson was born on November 15, 1936 in Rockford; his parents were Clifford and Anna Carlin Anderson; he married Mary Morrison on June 28, 1958 in Princeton; and

WHEREAS, James Anderson graduated from Rockford East High School in 1954, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1958, and the University of Illinois College of Law in 1961; after receiving his law degree, he proudly served his country as a captain in the United States Air Force JAG Corps; following his military service, he practiced law in Bloomington-Normal for more than 50 years; and

WHEREAS, James Anderson was an avid coin collector, history buff, traveler, sportsman with a particular fondness for golf, and raconteur; he also enjoyed Swedish food, the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Cubs, the Fighting Illini, and spending time with his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, James Anderson is survived by his wife, Mary; his daughters, Mary Kathryn (Thomas) Kelly, Nancy (Robert) Krause, Sarah (Christopher) Stride, and Anne (Scott) Walker; and his 12 grandchildren; 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 James L. Anderson; and be it further

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