Bill Text: IL SR0762 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Jimmy L. Walker of Pekin.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-02-08 - Resolution Adopted [SR0762 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR0762-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Jimmy L. Walker of Pekin, who passed
away on January 29, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Jimmy Walker was born to Donald and Mable
(Custer) Walker in Murrayville on August 16, 1934; he served
in the U.S. Army; he married Norma Spencer in Manchester on
November 29, 1952; and
WHEREAS, Jimmy Walker worked for Caterpillar Inc. for 20
years, retiring in 1990; and
WHEREAS, Jimmy Walker was a member of the American Legion
William Schaefer Post #44; and
WHEREAS, Jimmy Walker enjoyed hunting and fishing; and
WHEREAS, Jimmy Walker was preceded in death by his
parents; his brother, Zane Walker; and his sister, Mary Ruby;
and
WHEREAS, Jimmy Walker is survived by his wife; his sons,
Steven L. Walker and Phillip K. Walker; his brother, Michael
(Carol) Walker; his grandchildren, Chad M. Walker, Jayme

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Walker, and Jennifer Walker; his great-grandchildren, Shalee,
Chance, Kylie, Becca, and Jaron; and his
great-great-grandchildren, Willow, Triton, and Lucian;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Jimmy L. Walker and extend our sincere condolences to his
family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
further