SR0865 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James Thomas "Jim" Jones Jr. of Rapids City, who passed away on November 30, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Jim Jones was born in Moline to James T. Sr. and Antenette M. (Grumadas) Jones on January 13, 1937; he served in the U.S. Marine Corps from January of 1955 until December of 1957; he married Alberta F. Birdsley in Hampton on June 21, 1958; and

WHEREAS, Jim Jones worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation for many years; and

WHEREAS, Jim Jones was a member of Ebenezer Church of God in Geneseo; he enjoyed camping and fishing, and Giant Goose Campground in Atkinson was one of his favorite places; spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren was his greatest joy; and

WHEREAS, Jim Jones was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Jim Jones is survived by his wife, Alberta; his children, James T. III (Karen) Jones, Cora (Daniel) Boggs, and Julie (Ray) Rolando; his grandchildren, James T. Jones IV, Daniel Boggs Jr., Tanae Boggs, Kailee Luedtke, Leah Rolando, Jacob Rolando, and Ryan Rolando; six great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Eleanor Jones, Lenolee Wilkins, David (Candace) Jones, and William (Patricia) Jones; 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 James Thomas "Jim" Jones 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 Jim Jones as an expression of our deepest sympathy.