SR0248 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Albert M. "Al" Jourdan Jr. of Johnsburg, who passed away on February 25, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Albert Jourdan Jr. was born in Oak Park to Albert M. Sr. and Charlotte (Sellick) Jourdan on September 19, 1934; and

WHEREAS, Albert Jourdan Jr. began his career as a meatpacker like his father; until 1970, he was the general manager of Jourdan Packing House, a fourth-generation family-owned sausage making and packing house on Chicago's south side; through his business contacts, he became acquainted with Richard B. Ogilvie, and later helped deliver the vote in Ogilvie's successful bid for governor in 1968; his political career began in 1961 when he became McHenry Township 16th precinct committeeman; he was chosen as the McHenry County Republican Chairman in 1968 and served in that role until 1998; from 1972 until 1997, he was McHenry County Auditor, and from 1991-1993, he served as the head of the Illinois Republican Party; in 1998, he became the first inductee into the McHenry County Republican Foundation's Hall of Fame; he was appointed to the RTA board in 2008 and served until 2013; in recent years, he served as a political consultant for many candidates and projects within McHenry County and the State; and

WHEREAS, Albert Jourdan Jr. was a diehard fan of the Green Bay Packers, despite growing up in a household of Chicago Bears fans; he also had fun supporting the Chicago White Sox; he enjoyed spending time outside with his family and boating; he was an active member in the Johnsburg Community Club and was a former member of the Johnsburg Kiwanis Club, Bimbo's SAC Athletic Baseball Club, and the Sunnyside Inn Baseball Club; he was an outstanding member of the Loyal Order of Raccoon for the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Albert Jourdan Jr. will be fondly remembered for being a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, mentor, and friend to many; and

WHEREAS, Albert Jourdan Jr. was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Charlene Fischer; and

WHEREAS, Albert Jourdan Jr. is survived by the love of his life and wife of 62 years, Carolyn "Carrie" (Kollman) Jourdan; his daughter Debra Diedrich, and son Albert III (Kelline) Jourdan; seven grandchildren, Christine Diedrich, Scott (Laura) Diedrich, Austin Jourdan, Samantha (Eric) Tatera, Jonathan (Kristin) McMeins, Amanda Kochan, and Michelle (Matt) Mutchler; and seven great-grandchildren, Leland Tatera, Brayden Kochan, Mason Mutchler, Wyatt Kochan, Lexie Tatera, Alex Diedrich, and Morgan Mutchler; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Albert M. "Al" Jourdan Jr., 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 Albert Jourdan Jr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.