SR0521 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gordon Lee Barry of Urbana, who passed away on June 15, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Gordon Barry was born in Pana to Merle and Bertha Barry on September 24, 1931; he served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and was stationed in Japan; he married Margaret Caskey in 1950; and

WHEREAS, After leaving the Navy, Gordon Barry returned to the Greater St. Louis area; in 1966, he moved to Gibson City and fulfilled his dream of owning his own company, Skywork, Inc.; the business specialized in painting elevators and was sold to his longtime friend and employee, Rick Evans, in 2016; and

WHEREAS, Gordon Barry was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Rotary Club, and various civic organizations in Gibson City; he enjoyed making stained glass windows and ornaments; and

WHEREAS, Gordon Barry was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; his son, Dennis; his brother, Lynn; and his sisters, Louise and Norma; and

WHEREAS, Gordon Barry is survived by his daughters, Barbara (Bob) Bennett and Carol (Robin) Sanecki; his six grandchildren; and his five great-grandchildren; 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 Gordon Lee Barry 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 Gordon Barry as an expression of our deepest sympathy.