SR0504 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James R. Coppert of Plainfield, who passed away on November 1, 2009; and

WHEREAS, James Coppert was born on November 10, 1930; he was raised in St. Charles; and

WHEREAS, James Coppert served his country with pride and distinction as a paratrooper with the United States Air Force; and

WHEREAS, James Coppert retired from Crane-Kemlite Company in 1992 after 20 years of dedicated service; and

WHEREAS, James Coppert was preceded in death by his beloved first wife, Alice M. Coppert, and his siblings, Betty Kobel, Don Coppert, and Bob Coppert; and

WHEREAS, James Coppert is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, D'Ann Coppert; his devoted children, Michael P. (Milana) Coppert, Kimberly A. (James) Wood, and Stacey L. (Larry) Surinak; his grandchildren, Jordan Coppert, David and Sara Paulson, Bryan Fortenberry, and Kristen and Ashley Surinak; his great-grandson, Cameron Paulson; his step-children, Vincent D. (Jang Mi) Johnson and Victoria D. (Alex) Miller; his step-grandchildren, Alexander Johnson and Jacob and Aidan Miller; his brother, Roland (Cindy) Coppert; and his many nieces, nephews, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of James R. Coppert; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of James Coppert as an expression of our sympathy.