SR1074 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jack Barclay of Tempe, Arizona, formerly of Oak Park, who passed away on May 30, 2017 at the age of 89; and

WHEREAS, Jack Barclay was born in Oak Park, the oldest of three siblings, on October 27, 1927; he graduated from Emerson Grammar School and Oak Park and River Forest High School; he then attended Wheaton College and graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology; he spent more than 80 years of his life in Oak Park; and

WHEREAS, Jack Barclay was known for his many architectural designs, especially those in the recreation field, including baseball fields, ice rinks, tennis courts, and community buildings; his work took him around the city of Chicago, and he designed both the original Ridgeland Common and Rehm Pool facilities in Oak Park, as well as many other park district centers; and

WHEREAS, Jack Barclay loved his work; he would stay up late into the night and get five or six hours of sleep; he was known to keep working until he could no longer hold a pencil; he semi-retired in 2005 and was able to enjoy extensive travel with family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Jack Barclay was generous with his time and volunteered for many organizations, including the Oak Park YMCA, Boy Scouts of America, the Rotary Club of Oak Park-River Forest, and the Oak Park Education Fund; he was active in his church, Woodside Bible Chapel, Young Life, and Bible Study Fellowship; he was called the spiritual leader of his family; and

WHEREAS, Jack Barclay was generous to others; he and his wife, Eloise, whom he met at Wheaton College, would open up their home to anyone who needed help; he would invite others on family fishing trips to talk and share life; and

WHEREAS, Jack Barclay was preceded in death by his wife, Eloise; and

WHEREAS, Jack Barclay is survived by his children, Becky Barclay, John Barclay III, Scott Barclay, Janelle Barclay, and Bruce Barclay; his brother, A. Hayes Barclay; his cousin, Hugh Barclay; his 13 grandchildren; and his 13 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

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