SR0800 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 B. Maxwell of Pittsfield, who passed away on July 7, 2015; and

WHEREAS, James Maxwell was born in Fullerton, California on November 11, 1936 to Violet Ellen Weatherwax Maxwell and James Grenon Maxwell; he graduated from Fullerton High School in 1956, where he was a standout athlete and captain of the varsity football team his senior year; he received his Bachelor of Science from Arizona State University in 1960, where he was a proud member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity; he married Wilma Faye Silvernail in Phoenix, Arizona on April 9, 1960, and they moved to Riverton, California; and

WHEREAS, James Maxwell and his family left California and settled outside of Manito on their farm; he began farming and teaching at Wilson Elementary School in Pekin; he farmed, drove the Forman school bus, and taught social studies at Forman Junior High School; he was a highly respected and awarded Country Companies Insurance and Financial Agent and Manager until his retirement in 1996; he also served the Forest City Community Church as a member and board director; and

WHEREAS, James Maxwell and his wife enjoyed living in both Illinois and Florida during their retirement; he enjoyed dancing, golf, spending time with family and friends, a good dinner and conversation, and "Jim-Lit" to wash it down; and

WHEREAS, James Maxwell was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 47 years, Wilma; and his sister, Elizabeth; and

WHEREAS, James Maxwell is survived by his daughter, Janine Maxwell; his son, Jeffrey (Becky) Maxwell; his grandson, Adam Maxwell; his granddaughter, Anna Grace Maxwell; his brother-in-law, Michael (Mary) Silvernail; his brother-in-law, Jim (Betty) Stacy; his 2 nieces, Melissa Johnson and Gladys Farnam; and several great-nieces, great-nephews, and 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 James B. Maxwell, 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 Maxwell as an expression of our deepest sympathy.