SR1159 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jane Rosemary Evans of Pekin, who passed away on August 20, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Jane Evans was born to Samuel C. and Edith M. (Kinsinger) Westerhouse in Franklin, Minnesota on December 1, 1944; she married Richard Dale "Jack" Evans in Miami, Oklahoma on December 10, 1960, and he preceded her in death in Peoria on August 5, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Jane Evans worked as a machinist for Caterpillar, Inc. for 30 years, retiring in 2002; she was a member of United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 974, and she was serving as the current president of the UAW retirees at the time of her passing; and

WHEREAS, Jane Evans was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Pekin; she enjoyed solving puzzles and working in her yard; she also enjoyed watching birds from her kitchen after making sure her bird feeders were full; and

WHEREAS, Jane Evans loved her children and grandchildren, and she was always focused on helping others; and

WHEREAS, Jane Evans was preceded in death by her parents; her son, James Evans; her grandson, Matthew Evans; her brothers, Glen, Doug, Paul, and Bob; and her sister, Doris; and

WHEREAS, Jane Evans is survived by her sons, Jack (Michelle) Evans and Joseph (Kim) Evans; her daughter, Jessie (Carey) Rice; her grandchildren, Tyler (Holly) Evans, Felicia (Derek) Auth, Danielle (Eric) McElroy, Zachary (Adrianna) Rice, Bendigo (Chassidy) Evans, and Pete (Elena) Evans; and her 11 great-grandchildren; 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 Jane Rosemary Evans and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Jane Evans as an expression of our deepest sympathy.