SR0555 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James R. "Jim" Weisenborn of Quincy, who passed away on May 7, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Jim Weisenborn was born in Quincy on October 28, 1931 to Ralph C. and Estella H. Ruff Weisenborn; he graduated from Quincy High School in 1949, where he played football for the Blue Devils; he went on to play on the University of Illinois football team from 1949 to 1950; he served in the United States Army in France for 14 months during the Korean War, and played for the 86th Regiment football team in 1952; he married Mary Ann Beckman on September 4, 1954 in Quincy; and

WHEREAS, After completing his military service, Jim Weisenborn returned to Quincy, where he was a lifelong farmer; he was recognized as an outstanding young farmer of Adams County in 1964 by the Quincy Jaycees; he was a member and past President of the Adams County Farm Bureau and was involved in its political action committee; he was co-leader of the Quincy Highlanders 4-H Club for 19 years; he was also a former real estate agent with the Brown and Mating Realty Company and Davis and Associates Realty; and

WHEREAS, Jim Weisenborn was past President of the Salem Church Council; he was a member of Madison Park Christian Church, where he served as an elder for many years and was selected as Chairman of the eldership; he also served as Chairman of the building committee, taught Sunday school, spearheaded a seniors ministry, and participated as a mentor to many; and

WHEREAS, Jim Weisenborn enjoyed both goose and duck hunting as well as hunting elk in Colorado; he collected Indian artifacts and enjoyed traveling with family and friends; he attended many sporting and musical events of his children and grandchildren; upon retirement, he was highly involved with his wife's passion for collecting antique buttons; and

WHEREAS, Jim Weisenborn was preceded in death by his parents, and his son-in-law, David Wand; and

WHEREAS, Jim Weisenborn is survived by his wife, Mary; his 5 children, Ann (Rick) Carmack, Jack (Pam) Weisenborn, Steve (Sheri) Weisenborn, Tom Weisenborn, and Susie (Jerry) Grist; his 8 grandchildren; and his 10 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of James R. "Jim" Weisenborn, 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 Weisenborn as an expression of our deepest sympathy.