SR0830 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0830 LRB102 26274 ECR 36182 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jerald "Jerry" L. Pearson of Moline, who passed away on December 21, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Pearson was born to Ernest and Lydia (Rosene) Pearson in Moline on April 17, 1934; he served for two years with the U.S. Army and was stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri; he then attended the Chicago Institute of Art; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Pearson worked as an illustrator for Weapons Command at the Rock Island Arsenal, retiring after 32 years; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Pearson enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews hiking, biking, swimming, boating, and canoeing at Lake Geneva in Wisconsin; he enjoyed camping in the boundary waters, yachting, and simply relaxing during the summers; he enjoyed many cookouts and spending time with his friends at his "Bosky Dell" cabin on Campbells Island; in the winter, he spent his time at home building outdoor chairs, tables, bird feeders, bird houses, and many other items; he loved traveling to the Caribbean, Bermuda, Hawaii, Mexico, and all throughout the United States; he loved his family and his cat, Pooky, and enjoyed a great life with his nieces, nephews, family, and friends; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Pearson was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Dale; his brother-in-law, Edwin Hess; and his nephew, Stephen Hess; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Pearson is survived by his siblings, Edward Pearson, Carol Hess, and Diane (Jerry) Tyler; his four nieces; and his five 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 Jerald "Jerry" L. Pearson 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 Pearson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.