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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of James C. Ziel of Rock Island, who 
4passed away on May 29, 2022; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, James Ziel was born to Harold and Margaret 
6(Douglas) Ziel in Moline on April 1, 1942; he graduated from 
7Rock Island High School and the Greer Technical Institute; he 
8served in the U.S. Air Force; he married Sharron Bedford in 
9Rock Island on June 17, 1966; and
  
 
10    WHEREAS, James Ziel maintained his own business for 
11decades before working for and retiring from Deco Tool Supply; 
12and
  
 
13    WHEREAS, James Ziel was committed to his faith and served 
14in leadership roles at First Evangelical Free Church in 
15Moline; and
  
 
16    WHEREAS, James Ziel was known for his ingenuity in solving 
17problems, including being able to fix anything in the house 
18and making the best popcorn; he enjoyed sharing his outdoor 
19hobbies, fishing and geocaching, with family and friends; he 
20will be remembered for his love of others, his friendship, and 
21his mentorship; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, James Ziel is survived by his wife, Sharron; his 
2children, Cathy (Hank) Vejvoda, Carrie (Chris) Walter, and 
3David (Angie) Ziel; his grandchildren, Grace Vejvoda, Rose 
4Vejvoda, Adeline Vejvoda, Nate Walter, Abbie Walter, and Eli 
5Walter; his siblings, Bill Ziel, Janet (Dennis) Huber, and 
6Mike (Cathy) Bedford; his 10 nieces and nephews; and his 
7church family at First Evangelical Free Church; therefore, be 
8it
  
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL 
10ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of

11James C. Ziel and extend our sincere
condolences to his 
12family, friends, and all who knew and loved
him; and be it 
13further
  
 
14    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be

15presented to the family of James Ziel as an expression of
our 
16deepest sympathy.