SR0455 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gerald "Jerry" Bear, who passed away on May 17, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Bear was a visionary with an entrepreneurial spirit who opened McDonald's restaurants in the early days of the franchise; when he saw a need for Jewish education, he founded the Bear Family Hebrew School; and

WHEREAS, Although work and philanthropy were important, Jerry Bear's life revolved around his love for his family; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Bear was the beloved husband of 59 years of Marcelle, the loving father of Marc (Akvile), Brian (Andrea), David, and Kevin Bear, and the cherished grandfather of Benjamin, Joshua, Nicole, Lauren, Adam, Emily, and Olivia; 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 Gerald "Jerry" Bear 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 Jerry Bear as an expression of our deepest sympathy.