Bill Text: IL SR0324 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Gerald Murray.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-06-01 - Resolution Adopted [SR0324 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-SR0324-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Gerald "Jerry" Francis Murray, who
passed away on April 7, 2021 at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Murray was born to James and Rose Murray in
Chicago on October 15, 1942; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Murray attended Chicago State University
(Chicago Teacher's College) and spent a year and a half as an
elementary school teacher in Chicago Public Schools; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Murray joined VISTA, Volunteers In Service
to America, where he worked with local community organizations
in California; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Murray taught at Providence St. Mel High
School in Chicago for two years before entering Loyola
University's School of Law; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Murray practiced law for 40 years with a
focus on insurance and adoption law; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Murray and his wife Elaine were united in
marriage on August 30, 1969; they moved to Oak Park in 1972 and

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lived there for nearly 50 years; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Murray was a pillar of the Oak Park
community and served as a liaison for many public service
organizations; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Murray was a dedicated volunteer, community
activist, and dear friend to many at the Democratic Party of
Oak Park, the Oak Park Food Bank, and Housing Forward, a
non-profit with a mission of ending homelessness; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Murray played an important role in
providing pro bono law services to individuals and families in
Oak Park; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Murray could be found at the Oak Park
Farmer's Market in any multitude of volunteer roles
surrounding voter registration, climate change action, and
upcoming elections; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Murray had a passion for nature and
conservation, which led him to spend countless hours on Sierra
Club trips and volunteering on behalf of protecting the
environment; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Murray is survived by his wife, Elaine; his

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son, Joseph (Jenny); his daughter, Norah (Daniel); his
grandsons, Connor, Devon, Dylan, Michael, Derek, Owen, and
Francis; his brothers, Tom (Judy), Jim (Ann), and Bob (Linda);
his sister-in-law, June; his sister, Rosemary; and his dozens
of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Gerald "Jerry" Francis Murray 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 Jerry Murray as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.