SR0948 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 S. Kester of Rock Island, who passed away on March 26, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Jack Kester was born to Vern and Gladys (Dierikx) Kester in Moline on November 9, 1943; he graduated from Rock Island High School and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War; he married Joan Wysocki in Rock Island on February 20, 1971; and

WHEREAS, Jack Kester worked as a field engineer for Eastman Kodak for many years; and

WHEREAS, Jack Kester was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, the Davenport Radio Control Society, and the Coast Guard Auxiliary in Rock Island; he enjoyed boating, constructing railroad models, and flying radio controlled airplanes; and

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

WHEREAS, Jack Kester is survived by his wife, Joan; his son, Douglas Kester; his stepchildren, Clayton Brendal and Theresa Boyd; his grandson, Zachary; and his sisters, Patricia Lerch and Jody Butz; 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 S. Kester 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 Kester as an expression of our deepest sympathy.