SR0731 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jack William Frey of Rock Island, who passed away on January 5, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Jack Frey was born to James and Mary (Van DePutte) Frey in Moline on October 12, 1936; he served in the U.S. Air Force for nine years, and he was very proud of his service, which was cut short due to disability; he married Mary Lou Brown in Geneseo on October 31, 1964, and she preceded him in death on January 6, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Jack Frey served as an electrician for International Harvester before its closing; he then worked at the Rock Island Arsenal until he retired; and

WHEREAS, Jack Frey was a member of Bethel Church in Rock Island; he enjoyed reading, studying history, vacationing, and traveling; he loved his many cats over the years; above all else, his family was the most important thing to him, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Jack Frey was preceded in death by his parents and his wife; and

WHEREAS, Jack Frey is survived by his children, Jacque (Ron) Martinez, Mark Frey, Michael Stewart, Terry (Susan) Stewart, James "Jamie" (Mary) Frey, Una (Kirby) Greene, Laura (Matt) Kaha, and Tim (Debs) Rapier; his 19 grandchildren; and his many great-grandchildren; 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 Jack William Frey 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 Jack Frey as an expression of our deepest sympathy.