SR0522 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0522 LRB102 20312 LAW 29167 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gerald L. "Gary" "Jerry" Porter of Rock Island, who passed away on September 18, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Porter was born to James Porter and Gladys (McCorkle) Mohn in Rock Island on July 25, 1944; he graduated from Rock Island High School in 1963; he served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968; he married Eva "Punkin" Porter in Davenport on July 24, 1965, and she preceded him in death on August 28, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Porter retired from the Alcoa Corporation after 41 years; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Porter was a devoted member of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 669 and the Mexican-American Veterans Association; he was also a member of United Steelworkers and the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR); he was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan; he enjoyed going to car shows and working outdoors; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Porter was known for offering a helping hand to anyone in need; he will be missed; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Porter was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years; his parents; and his brother, Donald Porter; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Porter is survived by his daughter, Cinnamon (Patrick) Moore; his son, Troy Porter; his sisters, Jaqueline McGuire and Susan DePaepe; his brother, Charles (Donna) Porter; his several nieces and nephews; and his granddog, Vegas "The Boo"; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Gerald L. "Gary" "Jerry" Porter 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 Gerald Porter as an expression of our deepest sympathy.