Bill Text: IL SR1481 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of James F. Leach of Chesterfield.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2018-03-14 - Resolution Adopted [SR1481 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-SR1481-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of James "Jim" F. Leach of Chesterfield, who
passed away on February 18, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Jim Leach was born in Chesterfield to Howard A.
and Anna May (Rigsbey) Leach on July 8, 1934; he graduated from
Carlinville High School in 1952 and attended the University of
Illinois for two years; he proudly served in the United States
Army from 1957 until 1959; he married Karen Stahl in Palmyra on
April 29, 1972; and
WHEREAS, Jim Leach farmed in Chesterfield with his father
and uncle and retired in 2008; he then enjoyed his paper route
and delivered the Alton Telegraph for over ten years; and
WHEREAS, Jim Leach enjoyed camping, gardening, watching
Western movies, and rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals; he was
also loyal to all of the sports teams at the University of
Illinois and followed them with great enthusiasm; and
WHEREAS, Jim Leach was preceded in death by his parents and
his brother, Robert A. Leach; and
WHEREAS, Jim Leach is survived by his wife, Karen; and his

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daughters, Stephanie (Chris) Edwards and Marcie (Steve) Adams;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
James F. "Jim" Leach 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 Jim Leach as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.