SR0675 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0675 LRB102 22364 LAW 31501 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Janice Marie Holmes of Alton, who passed away on December 4, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Janice Holmes was born to Lacey and Eunice Henderson in Alton on April 17, 1942; she graduated from Alton Senior High School in 1961; she married Pleas Holmes Jr. at Belle Street C.O.G.I.C. in Alton on September 26, 1964, and they had two sons, Clevon Holmes and Rodney Holmes Sr.; and

WHEREAS, Janice Holmes worked at the Glass Works for 20 years; after it closed, she switched careers and worked at Miller's Mutual for several years while simultaneously working at JCPenney's, where she was dearly loved by coworkers and customers alike; she retired from JCPenney's after 25 years of service in 2010; and

WHEREAS, Janice Holmes committed to her faith from a young age; she attended St. John Baptist Church as a child; she later joined Belle Street C.O.G.I.C. at the age of 16; and

WHEREAS, Janice Holmes enjoyed reading mystery novels, traveling, and shopping; she was very active in her bowling league for several years; she was also committed to attending weekly Pokeno games at Senior Services Plus until her health declined; she loved spending time with her family, coworkers, and friends; and

WHEREAS, Janice Holmes was an expert wife, mother, and homemaker; she was well known for baking cakes, cookies, and homemade candy during the holiday season; she will be missed; and

WHEREAS, Janice Holmes was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Bernadine Few; and

WHEREAS, Janice Holmes is survived by her husband of 57 years, Pleas Holmes Jr.; her sons, Clevon P. Holmes and Rodney E. Holmes; her grandchildren, Clenesia Pettis-Holmes, Clevon J. Holmes, and Rodney Holmes Jr.; and a host of sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Janice Marie Holmes and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

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