Bill Text: IL HR0074 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of Mayor Jon Arthur Simmons.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-02-10 - Resolution Adopted [HR0074 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-HR0074-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Mayor
Jon Arthur Simmons of Vienna, who passed away on January 27,
2021; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Simmons was born in Goreville Township,
Johnson County to John and Veneta (Hudgens) Simmons on June
15, 1941; he graduated from Vienna High School in 1959; he was
drafted on November 27, 1963, and he served in U.S. Army during
the Vietnam War; he was honorably discharged on November 26,
1965; he married Jessie Jean Goins in Vienna on June 22, 2012;
and
WHEREAS, Mayor Simmons became an auctioneer in 1974, and
he traveled all over Southern Illinois to conduct auctions; he
loved to conduct auctions and visit with auction followers; he
also owned and operated Linda's Tavern in Vienna for several
years; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Simmons served as the mayor of the City of
Vienna for the past 12 years; he loved Vienna and its people;
he was known for always providing a reliable, helping hand to
whomever was in need; and

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WHEREAS, Mayor Simmons was a member of Faith Harvest
Assembly Church in Vienna; he was a life member of the Saline
Masonic Lodge #339 A.F. & A.M. in Goreville, the Beggs-Gurley
VFW Post # 5222, and the Ainad Shrine temple; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Simmons was an avid sports and St. Louis
Cardinals baseball fan; he loved to attend all sporting
events, especially the Vienna Eagles boys and girls basketball
games; he was always there for the kids and was their #1 fan;
in years past, he enjoyed rabbit and quail hunting; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Simmons was preceded in death by his
parents; his brothers, Guy B. Simmons and Max Simmons; and his
father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Maude Goins; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Simmons is survived by his wife and best
friend of over 35 years, Jean Simmons; his sons, Frank Towns
(Tashia Culp) and Jason (Lisa) Meyer; his grandchildren, Ryker
James Towns and Electa Ann Meyer; his brother, Gary Simmons;
and his several nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we mourn the passing of Mayor Jon Arthur Simmons and extend our
sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew
and loved him; and be it further

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