SR1352 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jerry Lee Price Sr. of Bloomington, who passed away on August 1, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Price was born in East Peoria to Thomas and Vera (May) Price on April 14, 1942; he married Lois "Susie" Shepherd, and she preceded him in death on March 5, 2003; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Price worked for the City of Bloomington as a heavy equipment operator/engineer for 28 years until his retirement; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Price enjoyed camping and traveling, especially when he had his dogs by his side; he had his own special camping place he would visit by the Illinois River; he also enjoyed spending his winters in Texas and loved his family more than anything; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Price was preceded in death by his wife, Susie; his parents; and several brothers; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Price is survived by his significant other of 14 years, Mary Mohr; his son, Jerry Price Jr.; his daughter, Deshona (Daniel) Hert; his grandchildren, Brittani (Evan) Price, Brandi (Matt) Wright, Heather Price, and Ashley (Antonio Acosta) Price; his great-grandchildren, Hailey Wright, Micah Price, Afton Price, Aubry Price, and Elisha Prather; and several brothers and sisters; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Jerry Lee Price 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 Jerry Price as an expression of our deepest sympathy.