SR0929 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James J. "Jim" Louch Sr., who passed away on April 1, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Jim Louch was born in Joliet to Benjamin and Hazel (Edwards) Louch on November 29, 1933; he attended St. Patrick High School in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Jim Louch was a member of Laborers Union Local 75 and then worked for Will County, retiring from the Land Use Department; and

WHEREAS, Jim Louch was a member of the Croatian Cultural Club and Joliet Township Seniors; he was the past president and a lifetime member of the Chaney Progressive Club, a lifelong member of the Moose Club, and a longtime parishioner and usher at St. Anne's Catholic Church; and

WHEREAS, Jim Louch had an amazing sense of humor and could make everyone around him smile; he enjoyed writing poems, watching westerns on TV, and, most of all, spending time with his family; and

WHEREAS, Jim Louch was preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Benjamin Louch; his sisters, Betty (Cal) Gergacz, Charlotte (John) Ligos, Roma (Steve) Kimak, Mary Lou (Buzz) Welter, and Shirley (George) Liker; and his brothers, Joseph (Betty) Louch, Robert (Judy) Louch, and George (MerryJo) Grant; and

WHEREAS, Jim Louch is survived by his wife of 68 years, Margaret (Shukle) Louch; his children, Joseph Louch, James (Audrey) Louch Jr., Carolyn (Chuck) Willard, and Annette (Brian) Parker; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews; 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 J. "Jim" Louch Sr. 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 Louch as an expression of our deepest sympathy.