SR1133 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1133 LRB101 21206 ECR 71775 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Billy D. Jenkins of Bloomington, who passed away on April 4, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Billy Jenkins was born to Gilbert and Glada Hirst Jenkins in Normal on October 2, 1927; he married Alta Ball in Streator on July 31, 1949; and

WHEREAS, Billy Jenkins served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and later graduated from Bradley University; he was a self-employed jeweler and watch maker from 1951 until his retirement in 1991; and

WHEREAS, Billy Jenkins was an avid golfer and fisherman; he never met a stranger; and

WHEREAS, Billy Jenkins was preceded in death by his two brothers, his two sisters; his daughter, Sandra Hernandez; and his grandson, Tony Hernandez; and

WHEREAS, Billy Jenkins is survived by his wife of 71 years, Alta Jenkins, his daughter, Carol Randinelli; his two grandchildren, Adam Randinelli and Abbi Carr; and his four great grandchildren, Carter and Carlie Randinelli and Easton and Elliott Carr; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Billy D. Jenkins 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 Billy Jenkins as an expression of our deepest sympathy.