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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death James R. "Jim" Spencer of Champaign, who
4passed away on March 24, 2019; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Jim Spencer was born in Danville to Charles and
6Margaret (Mugsy) Spencer on June 30, 1949; he attended Holy
7Cross Catholic School, where he was an altar boy, and graduated
8from Central High School in Champaign; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Jim Spencer was a director for the Champaign Park
10District, where his accomplishments included the development
11of many parks, the installation of the only skate park, and the
12renovation of the Virginia Theater; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Jim Spencer was respected by many and was known
14for his relentless pursuit of justice, his guidance, and his
15compassion; family was a powerful driving force in his life,
16and he loved his children dearly; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Jim Spencer was preceded in death by his parents
18and his brother, Bobby; and
 
19    WHEREAS, Jim Spencer is survived by his wife, Judy
20Ciambotti; his children, Gia Ciambotti, Joel Spencer, Sunny

 

 

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1Brown, and Rachel Spencer; his brothers, Charles, John, Steve,
2and Mike Spencer; and his brothers' families; therefore, be it
 
3    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
4ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
5James R. "Jim" Spencer and extend our sincere condolences to
6his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
7further
 
8    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
9presented to the family of Jim Spencer as an expression of our
10deepest sympathy.