SR1162 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1162 LRB101 21372 MST 71998 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John G. Harpst of Fisher, who passed away on May 4, 2020; and

WHEREAS, John Harpst was born in Monroe, Wisconsin to John R. and Eileen (Shea) Harpst on September 8, 1941; he married Donna "Jeanie" Johnson on May 19, 1962; and

WHEREAS, John Harpst worked for the Mahomet-Seymour school district as a custodian at several of the schools, the last of which was his favorite, Sangamon Elementary School; he retired from the district after 23 years; while at Sangamon, he was known as the chief "tooth puller" as many students would seek him out to pull their loose teeth; after his retirement, he and Jeanie would make a special visit by fire truck dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus for the Christmas parties; and

WHEREAS, John Harpst served the Mahomet community for 45 years with the Cornbelt Fire Protection District; he served the department in many capacities, including as assistant chief; and

WHEREAS, John Harpst was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Mahomet, where he was known for being their chief fish fryer at the Lenten fish dinners; and

WHEREAS, John Harpst was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, John Harpst is survived by his wife, Jeanie; his children, Ronda (Steve) Sumner and Dan (Steph) Harpst; his grandchildren, Jordan (Lisa) Harpst, Garrett Harpst, Cameron Harpst, Rachel Sumner, and Carly Sumner; his siblings, Tom (Martha) Harpst and Tara (Ken) Nichols; his sister-in-law, Kathy Harpst; three nephews and their families; and several special cousins from Wisconsin; 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 John G. Harpst 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 Harpst as an expression of our deepest sympathy.