SR0163 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gerald R. "Jerry" Herbst of Joliet, who passed away on January 6, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Herbst was born in Joliet to Aloyis and Marie (nee Welter) Herbst; he graduated from St. John Grade School and Joliet Catholic High School in 1952 and received his masters degree in business from National Lewis University; he served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Herbst retired from Sherwin Williams in 1994 after 42 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Herbst received a liver transplant in February of 1992; organ donation was very important to him and his entire family; he advocated organ donation by speaking at the Illinois Driver's License Bureau, libraries, and other events; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Herbst was an active member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Crest Hill; he enjoyed playing golf and took pride in the appearance of his house and yard; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Herbst was preceded by his parents; his brother, Robert Herbst; and numerous aunts and uncles; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Herbst is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Jean (nee Juricic); his 3 children, Fr. Robert Herbst, Order of Friars Minor Conventual, Rita Bottomley, and Renee Herbst; his grandchild, Elaine Bottomley; his sister-in-law, Joyce (the late Richard) Korst; his aunt, Cel Welter; and numerous cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Gerald R. "Jerry" Herbst, 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 Gerald Herbst as an expression of our deepest sympathy.