SR0852 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0852 LRB102 26342 ECR 36431 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John Patrick Fleming of Pace, Florida, who passed away on January 14, 2022; and

WHEREAS, John Fleming was born to Patrick and Elizabeth Anne (Funk) Fleming in Alton on January 13, 1978; he graduated from Marquette High School; he married Helen Street in Edwardsville on December 5, 2003, with a public ceremony following in Godfrey on May 30, 2004; and

WHEREAS, John Fleming served in the U.S. Army starting in 1999; he completed 20 years of continuous, honorable service with the 101st Airborne and Ranger Training Battalions, where he achieved the rank of sergeant first class; he was a veteran of The Global War on Terrorism, including Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom; and

WHEREAS, John Fleming earned several decorations and awards, including the Silver Star for gallantry in action against an enemy in Operation Bulldog Bite; and

WHEREAS, John Fleming was actively involved with several local organizations, clubs, and governing boards, including the Escambia River Gun Club; and

WHEREAS, John Fleming enjoyed spending time outdoors, shooting, and, above all, spending time with his family, including coaching his son in sports; and

WHEREAS, John Fleming was preceded in death by his mother; his grandparents, Don and Judy Funk and Thomas and Marion Fleming; and his uncle, Donald Funk; and

WHEREAS, John Fleming is survived by his wife; his son, John Patrick Jr.; his father, Patrick (Rosemary) Fleming; his brother, Michael (April) Fleming; his sister, Anne Fleming; his parents-in-law, William and Charlene Street; his brother-in-law, Bill (Marissa) Street; his many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his good friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of John Patrick Fleming 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 John Fleming as an expression of our deepest sympathy.