SR0203 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0203 LRB102 18025 ECR 24897 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James "Neil" DeWeerdt of Moline, who passed away on April 5, 2021; and

WHEREAS, James DeWeerdt was born on October 13, 1945; he was the son of Vernon and Ruth (Mundell DeWeerdt) Vivini; he married Sharon Eastman on January 7, 1972; he served his country in the U.S. Army; and

WHEREAS, James DeWeerdt worked as a factory worker for Arconic at the former Alcoa plant for many years; and

WHEREAS, James DeWeerdt was a proud member of the VFW and the Morris American Legion; and

WHEREAS, James DeWeerdt enjoyed golfing, fishing, and playing cards in his free time; and

WHEREAS, James DeWeerdt was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, James DeWeerdt is survived by his wife, Sharon; his son, James (Sheri) DeWeerdt; his daughters, Michele (Troy) Hofmann, Jill DeWeerdt, Beth (David) Kramer, and Hope Kress; his sister; Phyllis Kay (Dale) Olson; his grandchildren; Alyssa (David) Evans, Paige (Garrett) Lingham, Zach (Morgan) Trulson, Jessie DeWeerdt, Briana DeWeerdt, Chase DeWeerdt, and Jacob Hofmann; and his great-grandchildren, Riley, Wyatt, Oakley, Delilah, Taylor, and Tyler; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of James "Neil" DeWeerdt 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 James Deweerdt as an expression of our deepest sympathy.