HR0985 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of James W. "Jim" Loyd, of Roxana, who passed away on April 6, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Jim Loyd moved to the Village of Roxana with his family in 1947, at the age of 12; he graduated from Roxana High School in 1953; and

WHEREAS, Jim Loyd served his country in the United States Navy, where he worked as a document transporter in Washington, D.C. during the Korean War; following his discharge, he returned to the place he called home, the Village of Roxana; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Jim Loyd worked for every department in the Village of Roxana, including the Library Board and the Park Board; he served as a Roxana police officer for 33 years, 17 of which he served as police chief; following his retirement, he was elected mayor and also served multiple terms as a board member; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of James W. "Jim" Loyd and extend our sincere condolences to his wife, Judy, and his children, Beth, K.C., and Kirsten, as well as his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; we acknowledge his tireless dedication to the Village of Roxana and his many years of public service; we mourn the passing of James; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Jim Loyd as an expression of our deepest sympathy.