SR0316 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John William Snider, who passed away on May 11, 2013; and

WHEREAS, John Snider was born on August 4, 1942, in Hardin; his parents were John and Marie Snider; he was formerly married to the Mary Ann Schell of Jerseyville, and together they raised their family in Jerseyville for many years; and

WHEREAS, John Snider served his country honorably with the United States Army and served in Germany; he was a member of the Grafton American Legion; and

WHEREAS, John Snider enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and spending time with his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, John Snider was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Julia "DeeDee" Hazelwonder; and his infant sister; and

WHEREAS, John Snider is survived by his children and their spouses, Johnny Snider, Cathy and Dan Hagarty, and Scott and Kathryn Snider; his grandchildren, Tyler, Brooke, Hannah, Emma, Claire, Lila, Grayson, and John; his great-grandson, Jack; and his girlfriend, Nancy (Pohlman) Bowman; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of John William Snider; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of John Snider as an expression of our sympathy.