SR0585 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Bertis E. "Bert" Griffin of Bethalto, who passed away on October 11, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Bert Griffin was born in Alton to Hershal B. and Rita L. (Beiermann) Griffin on August 16, 1945; he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War; he married Cindy L. (Kilmer) Rulo in Meadowbrook on June 15, 1996; and

WHEREAS, Bert Griffin retired from the maintenance department of Lindenwood University in June of 2008; he then worked for the Bethalto school district driving a bus for 10 years until 2018; and

WHEREAS, Bert Griffin was a member of American Legion Bethalto Post 214; he enjoyed camping, working in his garage, and racing; he was a jack of all trades and a handy man and loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Bert Griffin was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ronnie Griffin; and

WHEREAS, Bert Griffin is survived by his wife, Cindy; his children, Bert Eugene Griffin Jr., Rob (Susan) Griffin, Jodie (Dan) Sparrow, John (Angie) Griffin, Jamey Griffin, Heather (Scott) Kruchowski, Tim (Katie) Griffin, Jason (Casey) Griffin, and Melissa Ramirez; his siblings, Debbie "Sis" Griffin, John (Mary) Griffin, Kathie (Mike) Brooks, and Melann (Chris) Ray; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; 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 Bertis E. "Bert" Griffin 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 Bert Griffin as an expression of our deepest sympathy.