SR1872 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jay L. "Jack" Barnard of Moline, who passed away on May 7, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Jay Barnard was born in Moline to Jay and Edna Sleight Barnard on October 9, 1919; he served in the United States Army on the Japanese front during World War II from 1941 through 1945 as a Master Sergeant; he returned home on Armistice Day; he married Virginia M. Martin on July 19, 1947 and they moved into a cabin home on the Rock River, and later, a new home at the same location, completing all of the interior work himself; and

WHEREAS, Jay Barnard retired from John Deere Harvester Works in 1977, where he worked as a general manager for more than 38 years; and

WHEREAS, Jay Barnard was a lifelong member of the Antique Outboard Association; he loved restoring and collecting antique boat motors; he was a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association and was a master marksman; he competed in numerous competitions and spent many weekends at the gun range; he earned the title of Wisconsin State Pistol Champion and was a member of the Milan Rifle Club; he was an avid fisherman, canoe builder, and loved life on the water; if it was not at the Rock River, it was at their lakeside vacation home in Minnesota; he enjoyed spending time with his family and enjoyed watching his three grandchildren grow up; he loved reading Tom Clancy, history, and technical books; and

WHEREAS, Jay Barnard and his wife spent a great deal of time canoeing and traveling to Panama, Alaska, Florida, Arizona and numerous other places, but their favorite places were always the cabin in Minnesota and their home on the Rock River; he loved having his grandchildren at the cabin during the summer and taught his grandsons shooting and fishing; they both cherished their granddaughter; and

WHEREAS, Jay Barnard was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 67 years, Virginia; his sister, Barbara Barnard Paul; and his daughter-in-law, Jan; and

WHEREAS, Jay Barnard is survived by his two sons, Dana Barnard and Robert (Kim) Barnard; his three grandchildren, Austin (Tiffany) Barnard, Grant Barnard, and Kinsley Barnard; over 30 nieces and nephews; and many friends; therefore, be it

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