SR0666 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Vern L. Serres of Colona, who passed away on August 29, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Vern Serres was born in Moline to Raymond and Gwynievere (Havener) Serres on August 11, 1950; he served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1968 to 1970 and married Rebecca J. Branham in Moline on September 2, 1977; and

WHEREAS, Vern Serres worked as a fork truck driver for John Deere Parts in Milan for 30 years, retiring in 2006; and

WHEREAS, Vern Serres was a member of United Auto Workers Local 79; he enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and yard work; he was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and Bears; he was also a great story teller; and

WHEREAS, Vern Serres was preceded in death by his parents; his nephew, Mark; and his brother-in-law, Terry Guyton; and

WHEREAS, Vern Serres is survived by his wife of 41 years, Rebecca; his children, Burt (Deb), Matthew (Amber), and Eric Serres; his sister, Melody Guyton; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Vern L. Serres 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 Vern Serres as an expression of our deepest sympathy.