SR0192 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James Nelson "Jay" McCormick of Peoria, who passed away on February 26, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Jay McCormick was born to R.G. and Frances McCormick; he graduated from Peoria High School and attended the University of Tulsa, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity; he received a bachelor's degree in education from Illinois State University and a master's degree in administration from Bradley University; he married Diane Rouleau on August 15, 1964; and

WHEREAS, Jay McCormick began his teaching career in Tinley Park and then returned to his alma mater, Peoria High School, where he was a guidance counselor and coach; he then worked as both an assistant principal and principal at Richwoods High School; after retiring, he had various jobs, including Friendship House interim director, Concordia Grade School principal, Peoria Chiefs ticket manager, and Madison Golf Course assistant groundskeeper; and

WHEREAS, Jay McCormick was past president and an active member of the Rotary Club of Peoria North; he was a 60-year member of First Federated Church in Peoria; and

WHEREAS, Jay McCormick is survived by his wife, Diane; his son, Michael (Kathy) McCormick; his daughter, Mary (Scott) Mayer; his grandchildren, Jack and Brooke McCormick; and his sister, Judy (Dale) Lowry; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of James Nelson "Jay" McCormick 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 McCormick as an expression of our deepest sympathy.