SR0696 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Garry Joseph Hird of Rock Island, who passed away on November 26, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Garry Hird was born to George and Rosemary Hird in Dubuque, Iowa; he graduated from Loras Academy in Dubuque; he served in the U.S. Navy; he married Diana Jacobs in 1965, and they raised two children, Pam and Kevin, in Rock Island; and

WHEREAS, Garry Hird worked as a detective for the Rock Island Police Department and in security for John Deere Harvester Works; and

WHEREAS, Garry Hird took his lifelong love of sports and founded The Sports Depot in Rock Island in 1983; he was a daily fixture at the store, sitting in his recliner and keeping an eye on things, even in retirement; and

WHEREAS, Garry Hird was the patriarch of the extended family; he was known for his great cooking and could always be found in the stands cheering on his children and grandchildren at their sporting events; and

WHEREAS, Garry Hird is survived by his wife, Diana Hird; his daughter, Pam (Christoph) Risch; his son, Kevin (Leslie) Hird; his grandchildren, Michaela Hird, Brendan Hird, Lauren Hird, Austin Risch, and Ashley Risch; his sister, Penny (John) Foley Cady; his brother, Rikky (Toni) Hird; and his numerous nieces and nephews; 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 Garry Joseph Hird 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 Garry Hird as an expression of our deepest sympathy.