Bill Text: IL SR0628 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Linka M. Jones of Park Ridge.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-01-17 - Resolution Adopted [SR0628 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR0628-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Linka M. Jones of Park Ridge, who
passed away on July 26, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Linka Jones was a devoted member of Messiah
Lutheran Church in Park Ridge, where she sat on the board for
many years and was a dedicated volunteer with Monday Meals,
providing food to members of her community and services to
those experiencing homelessness; and
WHEREAS, Linka Jones was an ardent reader, a donor of
books, and a long-serving volunteer at the Park Ridge Public
Library; for many years, she shared her knowledge with those
across the community; she further contributed her free time to
the local Boy Scout troops as well as provided guidance and
support to various children and organizations in the region;
and
WHEREAS, Linka Jones was the wife of Roger A. Jones for 55
years; the mother of Kimberly Jones, Mark Jones, and Mary Jo
(Jones) Marchetta; the grandmother of Christina Jones, Daniel
Jones, Jonathan Jones, and Michaelene Marchetta; the sister of
the late Paul Kirst; and the aunt, cousin, and friend to many;
therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Linka M. Jones and extend our sincere condolences to her
family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it
further