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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3to learn of the death of James Russell Beard of Acworth, who
4passed away on November 8, 2021; and
 
5    WHEREAS, James Beard was an avid gardener and shared his
6crops with family and friends; he loved the process of canning
7and freezing his crops to enjoy all winter; he loved preparing
8entrees on the smoker that he and his nephew built and enjoyed
9sharing his cooking techniques with all his nieces and
10nephews; he would break bread with family and friends anywhere
11and anytime; and
 
12    WHEREAS, James Beard enjoyed traveling and the adventures
13that he and his wife shared, making memories and friends along
14the way; he was a skilled woodworker and carpenter and always
15had projects going; he and his brother loved fishing; and
 
16    WHEREAS, James Beard is survived by his wife, Mary Lynn
17Beard; his daughter, Judy (Randy) Beard Graeser; his brother,
18Leonard E. (Claudia) Beard; his sister, Sharon (Bill) Harrell;
19his grandchildren, Gabe, Sam, and Maddy Graeser; and several
20nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
 
21    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL

 

 

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1ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
2James Russell Beard and extend our sincere condolences to his
3family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
4further
 
5    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
6presented to the family of James Beard as an expression of our
7deepest sympathy.