SR1027 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John A. Killam, who passed away on August 24, 2015; and

WHEREAS, John Killam was born on October 19, 1923 in rural Morgan County; his parents were John S. and Pearl Bowlds Killam; he married Helen L. Cox on December 14, 1947 at the Lynnville Christian Church; and

WHEREAS, John Killam farmed and raised livestock west of Jacksonville for many years; he also served as a Morgan County Commissioner for 12 years and was active as a lobbyist for agricultural interests; he received many awards for his work in the advancement of the livestock industry in Illinois; and

WHEREAS, John Killam was a fan of automobile racing and enjoyed antique tractors and steam power; and

WHEREAS, John Killam was preceded in death by his sons, John Paul Killam and James Killam; his sisters, Irene Killam McCollough and Mary Catherine; and a half-sister; and

WHEREAS, John Killam is survived by his wife, Helen; his children, Rob Killam and Lenore Killam; his grandson, John Paul Killam; and his sisters, Angela Guthrie and Ruth (Larry) Martinez; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of John A. Killam; and be it further

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