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SR1468 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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1 SENATE RESOLUTION

2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3 learn of the death of Jerrold Calvin "JJ" Johnson of
4 Springfield, who passed away on October 24, 2020; and

5     WHEREAS, Jerrold Johnson was born to Johnnie and Georgia
6 Mae Johnson in Oak Grove, Louisiana on August 11, 1936; after
7 serving in the Army Reserves for two years, he entered the
8 United States Air Force and attained the rank of a Master
9 Sergeant; he proudly served his country for 22 years; he loved
10 learning and earned three associate degrees, two bachelor's
11 degrees, a master's degree, and eventually a Ph.D.; and

12     WHEREAS, Jerrold Johnson worked for the Illinois
13 Department of Economic Development for 20 years, retiring in
14 2012 as a Manpower Planner 3; and

15     WHEREAS, Jerrold Johnson was a dedicated member of Pilgrim
16 Rest Baptist Church where he sang in the men's choir and the
17 senior choir; he volunteered at the Boys and Girls Clubs of
18 America and mentored many young men into adulthood; and

19     WHEREAS, Jerrold Johnson enjoyed his free time by avidly
20 consuming world news and events to expand his knowledge base;
21 and

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1     WHEREAS, Jerrold Johnson was preceded in death by his
2 parents; his sisters, Percilla Patrick and Earline Clay; his
3 daughter, Monique Johnson; and his long-time companion, Gloria
4 Jean Madison Jordan; and

5     WHEREAS, Jerrold Johnson is survived by his son, Enrico
6 (Cathy) Johnson, from his earlier marriage to Gurtha Rene Lee;
7 his daughters, Carla Renee Jordan, Crystal Lynn Jordan, and
8 Csylii Ann Jordan; his 13 grandchildren, his nine
9 great-grandchildren; and his several nieces and nephews;
10 therefore, be it

11     RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
12 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
13 Jerrold Calvin "JJ" Johnson and extend our sincere condolences
14 to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be
15 it further

16     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
17 presented to the family of Jerrold Johnson as an expression of
18 our deepest sympathy.

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