SR0051 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jerry E. Ely of Springfield, who passed away on January 24, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Ely was born to Howard and Norma (Suedel) Ely in Gillespie on March 5, 1929; he married Marion Donnelly on May 11, 1957, and she preceded him in death after 65 years of marriage on December 8, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Ely served as an active duty member of the U.S. Air Force for 20 years before retiring in 1971; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Ely worked with the Department of General Service Administration and the U.S. Secret Service and was acting director of the V.A. Camp Butler National Cemetery; he retired after 20 years of service in 1991; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Ely was a member of Christ the King Church, Knights of Columbus #4179, V.F.W. Post #755, and Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 15; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Ely was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Gilbert and John Ely; his sister, Mary Carrigan; and his granddaughter, Sarah Ely; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Ely is survived by his son, Todd Ely; his granddaughter, Lauren (Tony) Nevins; his great-granddaughters, Lila, Cora, and Gia Nevins; and his sister, Martha (Dennis) Solon; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Jerry E. Ely 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 Jerry Ely as an expression of our deepest sympathy.