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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Gerald 
4Schneider of Sherman, who passed away on January 5, 2025; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Gerald Schneider was born to Rebecca (Kelly) and 
6Gerald Schneider in Springfield on December 16, 1977; he 
7married Sally "Sarah" Seitz on October 13, 2012; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Gerald Schneider began his career in law 
9enforcement at the Tri-City Police Department in December 
101999; he then worked for the Sherman Police Department in 
11January 2008, where he served until December 2014; he 
12proceeded to join the Illinois Secretary of State Police in 
13January 2015, working for the Capitol Division; he was 
14promoted to the rank of sergeant in 2016, a position which 
15allowed him to serve and protect his community as an 
16invaluable member of the command staff; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Gerald Schneider's exceptional service to the 
18community and the State of Illinois earned him several awards 
19and recognitions, including a Department Unit Citation and 
20Department Commendation for his devoted efforts during his 
21career at the Illinois Secretary of State Police; and
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Gerald Schneider, for his dedicated service, 
2earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues and 
3members of the community alike; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Gerald Schneider loved horseback riding, taking 
5beach trips, and spending quality time with his family; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Gerald Schneider was preceded in death by his 
7brother, Phil, and his paternal and maternal grandparents; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Gerald Schneider is survived by his wife; his 
9children, Kaylie and Beau; his sisters, Jessica (Cory) Formea 
10and Dixie (Jake) Hill; his parents; and his nieces and 
11nephews; therefore, be it
 
12    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
13HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
14we mourn the passing of Gerald Schneider and extend our 
15sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew 
16and loved him; and be it further
 
17    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
18presented to the family of Gerald Schneider as an expression 
19of our deepest sympathy.