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1 SENATE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3 to learn of the death of Officer Gerald S. Schneider of the
4 Sherman Police Department, who passed away on January 5, 2025;
5 and
6 WHEREAS, Officer Schneider, the son of Gerald and Rebecca
7 (Kelly) Schneider, was born in Springfield on December 16,
8 1977; he married Sally "Sarah" Seitz at Good Shepherd Lutheran
9 Church in Sherman on October 13, 2012; and
10 WHEREAS, Officer Schneider dedicated his career to serving
11 and protecting his community as a sergeant with the Illinois
12 Secretary of State Police Capitol Division and as a longtime
13 officer of the Sherman Police Department; his commitment to
14 public service earned him the respect and admiration of his
15 colleagues and community members alike; and
16 WHEREAS, Officer Schneider enjoyed horseback riding and
17 going to the beach, and he dearly loved spending time with his
18 family; and
19 WHEREAS, Officer Schneider was cherished for his
20 unwavering dedication, his sense of humor, and his love for
21 his family; and
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1 WHEREAS, Officer Schneider was preceded in death by his
2 brother, Phil, and his paternal and maternal grandparents; and
3 WHEREAS, Officer Schneider is survived by his wife; his
4 daughter, Kaylie; his son, Beau; his sisters, Jessica (Cory)
5 Formea and Dixie (Jake) Hill; his parents; and several nieces
6 and nephews; therefore, be it
7 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
8 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
9 Officer Gerald S. Schneider of the Sherman Police Department
10 and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and
11 all who knew and loved him; and be it further
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