SR0448 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jeff Whipple, who passed away on May 18, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Jeff Whipple was a long-time lobbyist with the firm Jeffrey T. Whipple and Associates, established in 1971; he was elected Third House Speaker in 1994; and

WHEREAS, Jeff Whipple raised his family in Northbrook and then lived at Conway Farms in Lake Forest for several years; he was an avid golfer and was regarded as a true gentleman; and

WHEREAS, Jeff Whipple was preceded in death by his parents, Herb and Marge Whipple; and his sister, Joan (Erik Ediger) Whipple; and

WHEREAS, Jeff Whipple is survived by his wife, Jan; his son, Clayton (Kirsten) Whipple; his daughter, Dana (Mark) Katz; his grandchildren, Chase, Jack, Hunter, Emerson, Austin, and Finley; his brother, Larry (Susan) Whipple; and his nephews, Benjamin (Kristy) and Matthew (Bethany) Whipple; 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 Jeff Whipple 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 Jeff Whipple as an expression of our esteem and respect.