SR1553 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 Hoyle of Milan, who passed away on November 28, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Hoyle was born in Avon on September 23, 1950; he was raised in Rock Island and graduated from Rock Island High School in 1968; he served as a sergeant in the 3rd Battalion 11th Marine Division in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1969 to 1970, where he operated the M113 armored personnel carriers during the Vietnam War; he married Connie Heinrich in October 1971, and she preceded him in death in July 2002; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Hoyle worked at the Rock Island Arsenal for 33 years; he was deployed as a civilian contractor to Afghanistan twice for the Department of Defense; he retired in 2006; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Hoyle was a member of the Milan Rifle Club and Milan American Legion Post 569; he was an avid turkey hunter and also enjoyed hunting antelope in Wyoming; in his earlier years, he enjoyed fishing and participated in many bass tournaments; he enjoyed restoring antique tractors; he loved traveling to South Dakota, Wyoming, and Yellowstone National Park; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Hoyle is survived by his special friend, Beverly Wassenhove; his sister, Brenda Cassini; his grandson, Josh (Emmie) Whitmore; his great-grandsons, Henry and Owen Lee; his nieces, Ann, Amber, Jill, and Katherine; his nephews, Nicholas and Joseph; his brothers-in-law, Paul (Chris) Heinrich and Joe (Shelley) Heinrich; his sister-in-law, Judy Heinrich; and his best friend, Fred Hofmann; 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 Hoyle 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 Hoyle as an expression of our deepest sympathy.