MEMORIAL-JOHN W. SHEPPARD

This Senate resolution honors the life of John W. Sheppard, a resident of Pittsfield who passed away in October 2024. The document formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and friends while acknowledging his extensive community service, which included farming, public office, and leadership in local organizations. It specifically recognizes his long tenure on the Bay Creek Watershed Board and his role as a former Pike County Board member. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy of the document be presented to Sheppard's family as a gesture of sympathy.