SR2153 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Herbert A. Cope Jr. of Alton, who passed away on November 3, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Herbert Cope was born in Wood River to Herbert A. Sr. and Betty Lou (Keel) Cope on April 27, 1952; he married Jo Ann Carroll in Godfrey on November 23, 1970; and

WHEREAS, Herbert Cope was an owner and operator of Cope and Sons Asphalt and Sealing; and

WHEREAS, Herbert Cope enjoyed puzzles, camping, fishing, tinkering, and spending time with his family; and

WHEREAS, Herbert Cope was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Cope Sr.; his sister, Deborah Sitton; and his grandson, Nathan Colonna; and

WHEREAS, Herbert Cope is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Cope; his children, Tabitha Cope (Kyle Stevens), Sabrina Schwegel (Mark), and Herbert Cope III (Pam); 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his mother, Betty Lou Cope; and his brother, Danny Cope (Annetta); therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Herbert A. Cope 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 Herbert Cope as an expression of our deepest sympathy.