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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death of Jeffrey John Leech, who passed away on
4November 1, 2019; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Jeffrey Leech was born in Moline to Harold A. and
6Lucille M. (Boss) Leech on December 8, 1946; he served in the
7U.S. Army and married Sue Beecher on September 14, 1984; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Jeffrey Leech was an automotive restoration
9specialist, specializing in restoring Corvettes; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Jeffrey Leech was an important figure in the lives
11of many of his children's friends and was affectionately known
12as "Papa Jeff"; he was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church;
13some of his favorite pastimes included playing baseball,
14golfing, and fishing with his kids; he also enjoyed fishing and
15playing cards with his many good friends and building and
16flying radio-controlled airplanes; he hosted hog roasts for
17over 20 years; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Jeffrey Leech was preceded in death by his
19parents; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Jeffrey Leech is survived by his wife of 35 years,

 

 

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1Sue; his children, Rebecca (Ian) Schroeder, Katherine Leech,
2Thomas (Carly) Leech, and Stacie; his grandchildren, Theodore
3and Eleanora Leech; his dog, Sadie; a sister and a brother; and
4the Beecher clan; therefore, be it
 
5    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
6ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
7Jeffrey John Leech and extend our sincere condolences to his
8family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
9further
 
10    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
11presented to the family of Jeffrey Leech as an expression of
12our deepest sympathy.