Bill Text: IL SR1062 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of James Henry "Jim" Reibel of Joliet.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2024-11-13 - Resolution Adopted [SR1062 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR1062-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of James Henry "Jim" Reibel of Joliet,
who passed away on April 21, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Jim Reibel was born to John and Helah Reibel in
Detroit, Michigan on November 9, 1929; he earned a bachelor's
degree in accounting from Wayne State University in 1954;
after college, he was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he
played clarinet in the regimental band before being discharged
from active duty in July 1956; and
WHEREAS, Shortly after completing his military service,
Jim Reibel and his wife, Mary Jane, moved to Kalamazoo,
Michigan; while there, he worked as an accountant and later as
a realtor; and
WHEREAS, Jim Reibel loved classical music and played
bassoon in the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra; he was also a
lifelong fan of the Detroit Tigers; and
WHEREAS, Jim Reibel was known for his good nature, his
quick wit, and his willingness to serve others; and
WHEREAS, Jim Reibel was preceded in death by his parents;

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his wife of 67 years, Mary Jane; his brother, Robert; and his
half siblings, John, Kenneth, Todd, Dorothy, and Mary Jane;
and
WHEREAS, Jim Reibel is survived by his children, Kenneth,
Denise, and John; six grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren; 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
James Henry "Jim" Reibel and extend our sincere condolences to
his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
further