SR0238 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Quentin Yerby of Peoria, who passed away on June 2, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Quentin Yerby was born on February 28, 1929, in Peoria; his parents were Talbert G. and Irene (Cramer) Yerby; he married Marian J. Ney on August 2, 1952, in Peoria; and

WHEREAS, Quentin Yerby was well known in Peoria for his tireless work as a major fundraiser for youth sports through his active participation in many community organizations; he was a helping hand to countless area charities and not-for-profit groups, and volunteered his time to the Peoria Park District for many community events; he also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and working as an usher at the Peoria Civic Center; and

WHEREAS, Quentin Yerby was a member of St. Philomena Catholic Church, its Men's Club, the 3rd Degree Spalding Council Knights of Columbus 427, the Independent Sports Club, and the Suburban Kiwanis; he was secretary-treasurer of the Old Timers Baseball Association and served as treasurer of the Peoria County Old Settlers Association; and

WHEREAS, Quentin Yerby is survived by his wife; his daughters, Linda Yerby, Diane (Michael) Finan, Pam (Brian) DeVos, and Jenny Yerby; his grandchildren, Talbert Heinz, Tom Finan, and Sarah and Timothy DeVos; and his brother, Joel (Susan) Yerby; therefore, be it

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

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