SR1473 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James "Jim" V. Bledsoe of Granite City, who passed away on February 26, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Jim Bledsoe was born in Granite City to Edgar and Dorothy (Duvall) Bledsoe on November 12, 1938; he was on the wrestling team at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, where he was a two-time National Wrestling Champion; he married Kathleen Trgovich in Granite City on August 24, 1957; and

WHEREAS, Jim Bledsoe retired from National Steel, where he was a manager in the hot roll finishing department, after 27 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Jim Bledsoe enjoyed sports, fishing, and attending his grandchildren's sporting events; his greatest joy was spending time with his family; and

WHEREAS, Jim Bledsoe was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Delores Scott and Verlia Wilson; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Blackie and Clara Trgovich; and

WHEREAS, Jim Bledsoe is survived by his wife, Kathleen, his children, Jim (Pam) Bledsoe and Jill (Kenny) Prazma; his brother, Richard (Mary Ann) Bledsoe; his grandchildren, Stephen (Nicole) Bledsoe, Jeremy (Amanda) Bledsoe, Erika (Kory) Stassi, and Ty (Bailey) Prazma; his great-grandchildren, Ryan Bledsoe, Rylee Bledsoe, Reese Bledsoe, and Kolby Stassi; and his extended family and many friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of James "Jim" V. Bledsoe 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 Bledsoe as an expression of our deepest sympathy.