SR1238 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 "Jack" May, who passed away on November 16, 2015; and

WHEREAS, John May was born on November 13, 1933 in Waukegan; his parents were Edward May and Jane Ross May; and

WHEREAS, After high school, John May joined the United States Navy in 1956, and served as a medic; in 1957, he was transferred and stationed at the United States Naval Hospital in Chelsea, Massachusetts; and

WHEREAS, John May worked for most of his life at Manville; after retiring, he worked part time in the office at Warren High School, where he also worked with the basketball program as the team statistician; and

WHEREAS, John May enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, attending spring training games in Florida, going out to eat with his daughter and granddaughter, working out, and spending time with his family; and

WHEREAS, John May is survived by his daughter, Denise; his son-in-law, Nate; his granddaughter, Devyn; his step-daughters, Teresa and Vicky; his sisters, Pat, Theresa, and Jean; his brother, Ed; his many nieces and nephews; and his best friend, Mike; 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 "Jack" May; and be it further

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