Bill Text: IL SR1700 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Michael Bernard Jones of North Chicago.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2016-04-07 - Resolution Adopted [SR1700 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-SR1700-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Michael Bernard Jones of North Chicago,
who passed away on March 12, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Michael Jones was born in Waukegan to Amos and
Cleo Jones on March 10, 1960; he graduated from North Chicago
Community High School in 1978, where he was All-County,
All-State, and American Wrestling Champion; he graduated from
Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science in
Economics; he trained for the USA Olympics wrestling team; and
WHEREAS, Michael Jones worked for the Mitsubishi
Corporation for many years; he opened IQ4U Catering in
Bloomington; and
WHEREAS, Michael Jones was an avid fan of the Green Bay
Packers; he organized the first wrestling alumni gathering for
his high school in 2015; and
WHEREAS, Michael Jones was preceded in death by his father,
Amos Jones, and his brother, Larry Jones; and
WHEREAS, Michael Jones is survived by his mother, Cleo
Jones; his two brothers, Ronald (Linda) Jones and Steve Jones;

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a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving family and
friends; and his two special friends, Damon Tuner and Todd
Hunter; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Michael Bernard Jones, 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 Michael Jones as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.