SR0579 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jerry A. Killam of Carlinville, who passed away on January 10, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Jerry A. Killam was born February 14, 1941, in Carlinville, the son of Truman Henry "T.H." and Ethel Mae (Alfrey) Killam; he married Lois Hunt in Carlinville on December 4, 1960; and

WHEREAS, Jerry was a grain farmer in Carlinville from 1960 until his retirement in 2002; and

WHEREAS, He enjoyed mowing, vacationing, short road trips, and wintering in Florida; he took great pleasure in spending time with his family; he was a past member of the Carlinville Jaycees, Macoupin County Fair Board, and Carlinville Elks Lodge; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Killam is survived by his wife, Lois Killam; his son, Richard Killam (Lisa); his daughter, Shelley Williams (Gregg); his son, Daniel Killam (Lori); his grandchildren, Jay Killam (Melissa), Dane Killam, Dalton Williams, Amanda Killam, Kirsten Williams, and Tyler Killam; his great-granddaughter, Allie Killam; and his sister, Kay Thompson; 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 Jerry Killam; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Jerry Killam as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.