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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Jimmy L. Walker of Pekin, who passed 
4away on January 29, 2024; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Jimmy Walker was born to Donald and Mable 
6(Custer) Walker in Murrayville on August 16, 1934; he served 
7in the U.S. Army; he married Norma Spencer in Manchester on 
8November 29, 1952; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Jimmy Walker worked for Caterpillar Inc. for 20 
10years, retiring in 1990; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Jimmy Walker was a member of the American Legion 
12William Schaefer Post #44; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Jimmy Walker enjoyed hunting and fishing; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Jimmy Walker was preceded in death by his 
15parents; his brother, Zane Walker; and his sister, Mary Ruby; 
16and
 
17    WHEREAS, Jimmy Walker is survived by his wife; his sons, 
18Steven L. Walker and Phillip K. Walker; his brother, Michael 
19(Carol) Walker; his grandchildren, Chad M. Walker, Jayme 
 
 
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1Walker, and Jennifer Walker; his great-grandchildren, Shalee, 
2Chance, Kylie, Becca, and Jaron; and his 
3great-great-grandchildren, Willow, Triton, and Lucian; 
4therefore, be it
 
5    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL 
6ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
7Jimmy L. Walker 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 Jimmy Walker as an expression of our 
12deepest sympathy.