SR0491 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John "Jack" Kennedy of Fairbury, who passed away on April 27, 2017; and

WHEREAS, John Kennedy was born in Ottawa to Michael P. and Velma (Schuette) Kennedy on December 5, 1946 and graduated from Seneca Township High School in 1964; he earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Illinois and married Mary Hallinan in Washington on December 28, 1968; and

WHEREAS, John Kennedy was involved with many areas of agriculture; he was an agricultural teacher and later became a agricultural business banker at the First National Bank of Fairbury; he was a consultant and did land appraisals and tax preparation for his many farming clients; he had a passion for farming and enjoyed serving his many clients throughout the years; he served on several boards including the Spence Farm Foundation and the Prairie Central School Board; and

WHEREAS, John Kennedy was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, John Kennedy is survived by his wife, Mary; his sons, Michael (Dana) Kennedy, David Kennedy, and Matthew Kennedy; and his grandchildren, Claire, Patrick, James, Nora, Aiden, and Allison Kennedy; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of John "Jack" Kennedy, 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 John Kennedy as an expression of our deepest sympathy.