SR0529 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 Byron "Jim" Jurgens of Arthur, who passed away on March 18, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Jim Jurgens was born in Urbana to Ervin L. and Dorothy B. Jurgens on December 31, 1941; he attended Arthur High School and Culver Academy and graduated from Northwestern University in 1964 and the University of Illinois College of Law in 1967; and

WHEREAS, Jim Jurgens spent 32 years working at the First National Bank of Chicago in the law department; he then spent almost 20 years with the State Bank of Arthur; he found great satisfaction in doing his job the best way he could, providing solid advice and direction in charting the right path; and

WHEREAS, Jim Jurgens's lifelong philosophy revolved around finding something you love and doing it well; he was completely dedicated to his work and his own beloved family; he especially enjoyed family holidays and trips visiting family throughout the country, and he loved the town and community of Arthur; and

WHEREAS, Jim Jurgens is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia; his son, David (Mary) Jurgens; his daughter, Jennifer (Thomas) Murphy; his daughter, Kathryn Lofy; his son, Michael (Melissa) Jurgens; his grandchildren, Jack Jurgens, Hailey Jurgens, Taylor Jurgens, Gavin Murphy, Parker Murphy, Connor Lofy, Kyle Lofy, Ella Jurgens, Henry Jurgens, and Hazel Jurgens; and his sister, Janet Winningham; 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 Byron "Jim" Jurgens 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 Jurgens as an expression of our deepest sympathy.