SR1200 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John "Jack" Appleman of Moline, who passed away on September 16, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Jack Appleman was born in Amboy to William and Helen (Jones) Appleman on October 2, 1936; he attended Amboy High School and joined the United States Marine Corps in 1955; he married Julie Morrissey on January 1, 1958; and

WHEREAS, Jack Appleman worked for the United Parcel Service (UPS) for 39 years; at the time of retirement, he held the longest safe driving record for the state of Iowa with 38 years of safe driving; after his retirement from UPS, he barbered part time in Moline and East Moline until 2017; and

WHEREAS, Jack Appleman joined the Catholic faith while in the Marine Corps and was a member of the Sacred Heart community as an usher and eucharistic minister for over 30 years; his life was an exemplary model of faith and integrity for his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Jack Appleman was preceded in death by his children, Tony Appleman, Jimmy Appleman, and Judi Sunner; his siblings, William Appleman, Fred Appleman, and Janet Faley; and his parents; and

WHEREAS, Jack Appleman is survived by his wife of 64 years, Julie; his children, Jill (Chris) Appleman-Scott, Jeff (Theresa) Appleman, and Jerry Appleman; his daughter-in-law, Stacy (Luke) Appleman-Steen; 14 grandchildren; and 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 John "Jack" Appleman 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 Jack Appleman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.