SR1181 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Terrance Randall "Terry" Bewley of Aledo, who passed away on August 21, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Terry Bewley, the son of Dick and Darlene Smith Bewley, was born in Aledo on June 5, 1952; he graduated from Aledo High School in 1970; he served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1971 to 1977; he married Phyllis Sipes on August 11, 1972; and

WHEREAS, Terry Bewley previously worked for Burlington Northern Railroad and Deane Frye Construction, and he worked as a journeyman carpenter for Carpenters Local 166 with various contractors, primarily on Arsenal projects and with Friendship Manor; he started working for Aledo High School, later Mercer County High School, in 1997, and he took great pride in the football field, the softball diamond, and the beauty of the school grounds; and

WHEREAS, Terry Bewley served as an alderman of the City of Aledo for 12 years; and

WHEREAS, Terry Bewley was a member of the Aledo Masonic Lodge; he coached summer league baseball for many years; and

WHEREAS, Terry Bewley will be remembered for his quick wit and his infectious laugh; and

WHEREAS, Terry Bewley was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Terry Bewley is survived by his wife of 52 years, Phyllis Bewley; his children, Jesse (Marci) Bewley and Amanda (Bryan) Martyn; two grandchildren; and his brothers, Ronald (Jill) Bewley and Edward Bewley; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Terrance Randall "Terry" Bewley 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 Terry Bewley as an expression of our deepest sympathy.