SR1319 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joseph "Jay" Dowsett of Silvis, who passed away on November 26, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Jay Dowsett was born in Marshall, Missouri on September 2, 1930 to William and Grace Meyer Dowsett; he served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict; he married Diane Schmidt on December 26, 1953 in Moline; he later married Velma Ford on November 27, 1976 in Davenport, Iowa; and

WHEREAS, Jay Dowsett enjoyed woodworking and was a lifetime St. Louis Cardinals fan; and

WHEREAS, Jay Dowsett was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Velma; his brother, Bill; his sisters, Margaret and Betty; and his son-in-law, James Merrill; and

WHEREAS, Jay Dowsett is survived by his children, Julie (Herb) Durnell, Gail Merrill, Cathy (Jim) Reynertson, and John (Sally) Dowsett; his 9 grandchildren; his 15 great-grandchildren; and his stepdaughters, Barbara Ford and Theresa (Marty) Hancock; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Joseph "Jay" Dowsett, 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 Jay Dowsett as an expression of our deepest sympathy.