SR1252 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Clint Matthew Jones of Maryville, who passed away on July 3, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Clint Jones was born in Benton on September 26, 1975; he married Heather Mueller on November 4, 2006; and

WHEREAS, Clint Jones worked for the Village of Maryville for over 14 years; he was elected to the Madison County Board for District 27 in 2016; as a county board member, he served as the chairman of the Facilities Management Committee and Sewer Facilities Committee and served on the Executive, Grants, and Transportation Committees; he also helped in the campaigns of his friends and colleagues; he was vice chairperson for the Madison County Republican Party and precinct committeeman for Collinsville Township; and

WHEREAS, Clint Jones was a member and past president of the Maryville Kiwanis; he was a member of the Collinsville Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite, and the Fire Pension Board, as well as liaison for Cub Scout Pack 4081; and

WHEREAS, Clint Jones loved his family and his community; he never knew a stranger and selflessly gave to others, whether it was by taking food to Kreitner School for children in need, serving on a committee to better the lives of the residents of the Village of Maryville and Madison County, moving a hospital bed, or simply helping a friend; and

WHEREAS, Clint Jones loved to hunt with his trusty dog, Hank, and they would spend hours hunting alone or with friends; he always gave Hank a double cheeseburger on the way home from a hunt; and

WHEREAS, Clint Jones was kind, loyal, and nurturing; he wanted to leave a strong foundation for his boys and teach them how to be great men; in that endeavor, he has left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him; and

WHEREAS, Clint Jones was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lewis and Verna Miles and Fred and Marjorie Jones; and

WHEREAS, Clint Jones is survived by his wife, Heather; his children, Merin Gibson, Luke Jones, and Maddox Jones; his mother, Beverly (Jim) Eldridge; his father, Lowell (Linda) Jones; his brother, Jonathan (Kelly) Jones; his nieces and nephew, Riley and Ashley Jones and Kyle Fricker; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Kurt and Terri Mueller; his brothers-in-law, Chad Mueller and Kurt Nathan Mueller (Amanda); his niece and nephew, Emelia Mueller and Kurt Brennon Mueller; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins; 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 Clint Matthew Jones 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 Clint Jones as an expression of our deepest sympathy.