SR0640 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jon Daley Collman, who passed away on June 5, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Jon Collman was born in the summer of 1951; his parents were Edward Collman and Rose Gray (formerly Collman); he spent his childhood playing on the streets of Bethalto and running cross country track; and

WHEREAS, After graduating from high school, Jon Collman proudly joined the United States Army and served one tour of duty during the Vietnam War; and

WHEREAS, Jon Collman was employed at Laclede Steel Company for 30 years until his retirement in 2000; he was also a successful businessman who had a hand in several ventures; at various times in his career, he and his wife owned Jon's Corner Bar in Wood River and Angel Cream Donuts in East Alton; he also owned Brenda's Bar and Grill, The Locker Room Tavern in East Alton, and several rental properties; and

WHEREAS, Jon Collman was an avid outdoorsman who loved to camp, fish, swim, and garden; he also enjoyed spending time with his family; and

WHEREAS, Jon Collman is survived by his wife of nearly 27 years, Brenda (nee Workman) Collman; his children, Jon (Aggie) Collman, Jr., Sonia (Steve) Kelley, Heather (Tim) Leihser, Carrie (Joe) Mashburn, Chris (Bob) Warner, and Jennifer (Bill) Lewis; his 4-legged daughter, Sochi Collman; 6 brothers and sisters, Dianna (Collman) Ross, Edward "Butch" Collman, Jr., Dan (Katrina) Collman, Stoney (Dava) Collman, Karmen (Ellie) Fairless, and Tanya (John) Warner; 18 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren; 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 Jon Daley Collman; and be it further

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