SR0405 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 S. Overton of South Roxana, who passed away on April 29, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Overton was born in Dorena, Missouri to Samuel and Hattie (Blasingim) Overton on June 6, 1943; he married Barbara "Barb" Warren in East Alton on June 16, 1965; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Overton was employed as an adjuster at Olin Corporation for 45 years; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Overton was a member of the South Roxana Dad's Club; he enjoyed camping and fishing and was a devoted fan of the St. Louis Cardinals; in his earlier years, he was an avid baseball player and was scouted by the St. Louis Cardinals; he was the second baseman for the Olin Corporation championship softball team; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Overton was preceded in death by his parents; his son-in-law, Mark Roberson; his brother, Paul Dean Overton; his stepbrother, Ivan Eveland; and his sisters, Wanda Zook and Ardith Overton; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Overton is survived by his wife, Barb; his daughter, Lori (Brad Bartels) Robertson; his son, David (Constance) Overton; his grandchildren, Brendan Overton, Jacob (fiance Kenzi Fee) Roberson, Kyle Roberson, Morgan Turner, Kayleigh Overton, and Layne Overton; his great-granddaughter, Penelope Overton; his sisters, Marie (Sam) Sellier, Lois (Robert) Rea, and Linda Ross; and his many nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends; 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 S. Overton 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 Overton as an expression of our deepest sympathy.