SR2355 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James A. Thiel of Johnsburg, who passed away on September 23, 2016; and

WHEREAS, James Thiel was born in Woodstock to Allan Thiel and Betty (Scarbrough) Sieben on April 7, 1962; he served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps from 1980 to 1987; he married Kelly Breit at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Johnsburg on July 10, 1982; and

WHEREAS, James Thiel worked for G.W. Thiel, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, James Thiel enjoyed long, scenic motorcycle rides with his wife and friends, and spending time with his family; and

WHEREAS, James Thiel was preceded in death by his stepfather, Ray Sieben; his mother-in-law, Kathleen Breit; and his brother-in-law, Billy Breit; and

WHEREAS, James Thiel is survived by his wife of 34 years, Kelly; his children, Jacob and Danielle; his parents; his father-in-law, Bill Breit; his siblings, Ronald (Bonnie) Thiel, Patty (Dan) Ullrich, and Linda Sue (Ric) Pelc; his brother-in-law, Jake (Lorie) Breit; his sister-in-law, Laura (Mike) Hass; his nieces and nephews, Cody, Billy, Kailee, Kortnee, Kasidee, Michael, Katie, Amber, Krystal, Elizabeth, Erik, Elaine, Richie, and Korissa Lee; as well as many others; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of James A. Thiel, 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 James Thiel as an expression of our deepest sympathy.