SR0805 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jack Gilbert Swim of Taylor Ridge, who passed away on February 15, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Jack Swim was born to Harold and Evelyn (Gager) Swim in Cambridge on March 17, 1927; after earning enough credits, he left Rock Island High School before graduation to enlist in the U.S. Navy in December 1944; he served in the Pacific during World War II, building runways on the islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Guam, where he joined his two brothers; upon being discharged from the Navy in 1946, he returned to Rock Island; he married Marilyn Johnson on June 22, 1947; he became a charter graduate from Moline Community College in 1948; he received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Bradley University; and

WHEREAS, Jack Swim worked at the Rock Island Arsenal for over 31 years, retiring on January 3, 1986; and

WHEREAS, Jack Swim loved being a pilot and woodworker, reading about World War II, and telling his grandchildren and great-grandchildren fantasy stories; he enjoyed hosting family and friends in Orr, Minnesota, traveling to any beach destination, and fishing in Sandy Bay, Saskatchewan, Canada; and

WHEREAS, Jack Swim was a gifted storyteller and prankster, a respected colleague, a best friend, and a beloved father and father-in-law; he will be remembered for being one-of-a-kind; and

WHEREAS, Jack Swim was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his son, Mike Swim; and his brothers, Harold Swim and Kenny Swim; and

WHEREAS, Jack Swim is survived by his children, Carol (Donald) India, Patty (Duane) Tschappat, and Steve (Shannon) Swim; his daughter-in-law, Kathy Swim; his grandchildren, Carolyn (Mike) India-Black, Donald (Regina) India Jr., Ben Swim, Brandon (Jean) India, Jeff (Emily) Swim, Maria Swim, Paul Swim, Dr. Lara (Chris Llop) India, and Deanna (Nick) Collins; and his great-grandchildren, Max, Lucas, Anthony, Sasha, Maya, Adrian, Ember, Olivia, Tyler, Corey, Louis, Milo, Nico, and Violet, with one on the way; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Jack Gilbert Swim 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 Swim as an expression of our deepest sympathy.