Bill Text: IL SR0725 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of James A. Bernaix of Granite City.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-10-30 - Resolution Adopted [SR0725 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2019-SR0725-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of James A. Bernaix of Granite City, who
passed away on August 17, 2019; and
WHEREAS, James Bernaix was born in Granite City to James E.
and Irma (Hodshire) Bernaix on February 11, 1932; he served in
the United States Army with the 3rd Army Division during the
Korean Conflict; he was awarded the National Defense Service
Medal and the Good Conduct Medal; he married Patricia A.
Ellenwood at the Dewey Avenue Methodist Church in Granite City
on August 20, 1952; and
WHEREAS, James Bernaix retired as a letter carrier from the
United States Postal Service in 1987, after 33 years of
service; and
WHEREAS, James Bernaix was a faithful member of the Nameoki
United Methodist Church in Granite City, where he enjoyed
helping with the barbeques; he was a knowledgeable backyard
mechanic, who enjoyed working on cars and could fix almost
anything; he enjoyed playing board games, including Sequence
and Mexican Train, card games, and boating with family and
friends at the Lake of the Ozarks; he will be remembered as a
people person, always happy and wearing a big smile; and

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WHEREAS, James Bernaix was preceded in death by his
parents; his son, Dan Bernaix; his sister, Doris Treaster; and
three of his brothers, Don, Leonard, and Carl Bernaix; and
WHEREAS, James Bernaix is survived by his wife, Patricia;
his sons, Terry (Laura) Bernaix, Dennis (Susan) Bernaix, and
Timothy (Cara) Bernaix; his daughter-in-law, Marilyn Bernaix;
his grandchildren, Justin Bernaix, Kristin Hickam, Tiffany
Dunivan, Melissa Stevens, Rusty Bernaix, Kelly Williams,
Lindsey Kalas, Nicole Luttrell, Michelle Bernaix, and Ben
Bernaix; his great-grandchildren, Caden, Kinsley, Ella,
Keller, Lyla, Dylan, Ethan, Carlton, Dax, Luke, Lane, Maggie,
and Ian; his brother, Walter (Nancy) Bernaix; many nieces and
nephews, and many other extended family members and friends;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
James A. Bernaix 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 Bernaix as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.