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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to 
3learn of the death of  James "Jim" M. Gardner, Jr. of Macomb, 
4who passed away on July 1, 2014; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, James Gardner, Jr. was born on February 28, 1951 
6in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; his parents were James M. and 
7Theresa A. (nee McDonald) Gardner; he married Carol R. Chadem 
8on September 22, 1973 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
  
 
9    WHEREAS, James Gardner, Jr. devoted his life to work and 
10family; he was the proud owner of the Red Ox Restaurant and 
11Lounge and enjoyed working with his employees and visiting with 
12his loyal customers; and
  
 
13    WHEREAS, James Gardner, Jr. was a member of the Macomb Elks 
14Lodge #1009 and the Jaycees; and
  
 
15    WHEREAS, James Gardner, Jr. was a passionate Philadelphia 
16sports fan, especially for the Philadelphia Eagles; he was also 
17an avid golfer who enjoyed spending time with his friends at 
18Gold Hills Golf Course; and
  
 
19    WHEREAS, James Gardner, Jr. was preceded in death by his 
20parents; and
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, James Gardner, Jr. is survived by his wife, Carol; 
22 children, Jim (Misty) Gardner and Jenny (Jason) Robinson; 3 
3grandchildren, Mya and Luke Gardner and Samuel Robinson; a 
4sister, Theresa (John) Rosiak; an aunt, Ann "Bucky" Clements; 
5and 5 nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
  
 
6    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL 
7ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his 
8family and friends, mourn the passing of James "Jim" M. 
9Gardner, Jr.; and be it further
  
 
10    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
11presented to the family of James Gardner, Jr. as an expression 
12of our sympathy.