SR1154 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James Vogel "Jim" DeVries of Silvis, who passed away on June 19, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Jim DeVries, the son of Andrew and Janna Vogel DeVries, was born in Morrison on November 6, 1943; he served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War; and

WHEREAS, Jim DeVries spent his career as a truck driver, retiring from Standard Forwarding; and

WHEREAS, Jim DeVries volunteered for several organizations over the years, including the Bix 7 and the Patriot Guard; he also coached softball teams for many years; and

WHEREAS, Jim DeVries was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Chicago Bears; known for being fun-loving and social, he enjoyed drinking coffee and conversing at Porky's in the mornings; and

WHEREAS, Jim DeVries was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Mary Heffernan; and his brother-in-law, Roger Haan; and

WHEREAS, Jim DeVries is survived by his fiance, Linda De La Cruz; his daughters, Sherrie (Kenny McGinnis) Newman, Cindy (Eddie) Volquardsen, and Jeni (Chad) Wagner; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his sisters, Jane Haan, Sue Bond, Nan Martina, and Martha (Jon) Kophamer; and several nieces and nephews; 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 James Vogel "Jim" DeVries 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 Jim DeVries as an expression of our deepest sympathy.