SR0150 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0150 LRB103 31562 ECR 59686 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of JC Kowa of Olney, who passed away on March 18, 2023; and

WHEREAS, JC Kowa was born to Carl and Betty (Worrell) Kowa in Olney on January 13, 1958; he married Carmen Cato at Trinity Lutheran Church in Olney on October 18, 1986; and

WHEREAS, JC Kowa was a leader and mentor to many in Richland County; he served as chairman of the Richland County Republican Party for many years; he also served as a trustee of Olney Township and as southern vice president of the Illinois County Chairman Association; and

WHEREAS, JC Kowa loved spending time at the family farm, where he took pleasure in mowing, gardening, and fishing; he also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and golfing with friends and family; and

WHEREAS, JC Kowa will be remembered for his commitment to his family and community; and

WHEREAS, JC Kowa was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, JC Kowa is survived by his wife, Carmen Kowa; his sons, Will (Savannah) Kowa and Jake (Allison) Kowa; his grandchildren, Mykaela, Emmersyn, Everytt, Wylla, Ivy, and Edyth Kowa; his sister, Nancy (Sal) Boccuzzi; his aunt, Bonnie (Richard) Schnell; and his several nieces, nephews, and cousins; 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 JC Kowa 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 JC Kowa as an expression of our deepest sympathy.