SR1389 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 A. "Jim" Curtis of Bloomington, who passed away on August 25, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Jim Curtis was born in Bloomington to James C. and Beulah Altig Curtis on May 1, 1932; he married Martha Baize in Bloomington on October 27, 1956; he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict; and

WHEREAS, Jim Curtis worked as a police officer at Illinois State University in Normal for over 20 years until his retirement; and

WHEREAS, Jim Curtis was known as a jokester; he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family; he will be missed by all who knew him; and

WHEREAS, Jim Curtis was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Debbie Curtis; and his brothers, Robert Curtis and Donnie Curtis; and

WHEREAS, Jim Curtis is survived by his wife; his children, James Eugene Fuller, James "Jim" Curtis Jr., and Lorra (Keith) Frantz; his seven grandchildren; his eight great-grandchildren; his brother, William (Kay) Curtis; and his sister, Nancy Sweitzer; 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 A. "Jim" Curtis 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 Jim Curtis as an expression of our deepest sympathy.