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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Jerry L. Norris of Mason City, who 
4passed away on June 19, 2024; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Jerry Norris was born to Hubert Woodrow Norris 
6and Rachel Pauline (Martin) Norris in Greensburg, Kentucky on 
7May 14, 1950; he attended schools in Mason City, graduating in 
81968; he served in the U.S. Army, which included a 15-month 
9tour in Vietnam; he married Sue Anderson on July 2, 1978; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Jerry Norris was employed by Caterpillar Tractor 
11Company for 30 years; in addition, he and his wife, Sue, 
12traveled with his woodworking business for over 30 years; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Jerry Norris was dedicated to helping the youth, 
14coaching many Pony League baseball teams and serving as a 
15mentor of an Eagle Scout; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Jerry Norris was an avid golfer and a fan of the 
17St. Louis Cardinals; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Jerry Norris was preceded in death by his 
19parents; his sister, Doris Jean Lipp; and his nephew, Danny 
20Lipp; and
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Jerry Norris is survived by his wife; his 
2sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mike and Trisha Culbertson; 
3his nephew, Clayton Culbertson; and several other nieces and 
4nephews; therefore, be it
 
5    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL 
6ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
7Jerry L. Norris and extend our sincere condolences to his 
8family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
9further
 
10    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
11presented to the family of Jerry Norris as an expression of our 
12deepest sympathy.