SJ0047 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, It is highly fitting that the Illinois General Assembly honors those who have served their country, state, and community; and

WHEREAS, Jon A. Sibley was a lifelong resident and supporter of the City of Galesburg; and

WHEREAS, Jon A. Sibley devoted his professional life to serving his country, state, and community through his service in the United States Air Force, the Illinois State Police, and the Galesburg Police Department; and

WHEREAS, Jon A. Sibley faithfully supported his community as the pastor at Full Gospel Church; and

WHEREAS, Jon A. Sibley provided leadership to his community though his involvement in numerous organizations, including the Carl Sandburg College Board of Trustees, the Streaks Dads Mentoring Program at Galesburg High School, the Galesburg Fire and Police Commission, the Galesburg Chapter of the NAACP, the Knox County YMCA Board, the Knox County Teen Court Board, and the Knox County Drug Court Board; and

WHEREAS, Jon A. Sibley was awarded the Galesburg Chamber of Commerce Thomas B. Herring Community Service Award; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that the East Main Street underpass of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks in Galesburg is designated as the "Reverend Jon A. Sibley Sr. Underpass"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Illinois Department of Transportation is requested to erect at suitable locations, consistent with State and federal regulations, appropriate plaques or signs giving notice of the name of the "Reverend Jon A. Sibley Sr. Underpass"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the family of Jon A. Sibley Sr., the Mayor of Galesburg, and the Secretary of Transportation.