SR0478 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0478 LRB103 34316 ECR 64145 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gerald Leon Bolt of London Mills, who passed away on September 11, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Bolt was born to Obed Leslie and Geraldine Audrey (Finley) Bolt Jr. in Ramsey on March 3, 1941; he attended Farmington High School; he married Cynthia Joyce Norville in London Mills on June 25, 1961; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Bolt served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years; during his service, he was stationed domestically in Kansas, Idaho, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and North Dakota and internationally in England, Guam, and Thailand; after he retired on February 28, 1979, he and Cynthia moved to London Mills; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Bolt worked as a foreman at Brigg's Pottery in Abingdon; he later worked as a truck driver; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Bolt was a member of the Abingdon American Legion Post 381; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Bolt enjoyed listening to country western music, watching boxing, and, most importantly, spending time with his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Bolt was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Todd Leon Bolt; and his brothers, Philip and Wayne Bolt; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Bolt is survived by his wife of 62 years, Cynthia; his daughters, Tamra Sue (Steve) Chipman, Tina Jo (Randy) Smith, and Tylana Marie (Don) Coop; his grandchildren, Trevor (Colleen) Edmonson, CeaAnne Brown, Amanda (Benjamin) Rahn, Devin Chipman, and Darrin Chipman; his great-grandchildren, Molly, Alana, William, and Audrey; and his sisters, Alice (Frank) Curless and Margaret Wood; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Gerald Leon Bolt 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 Gerald Bolt as an expression of our deepest sympathy.