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This resolution mourns the passing of Joseph Charles "Joe" Bierman, a dairy farmer from Effingham, Illinois, who died on May 28, 2025. The resolution highlights Bierman's life achievements, including his military service in the U.S. Army Reserves, his 60-year marriage to Mary Jane Repking, and his deep commitment to his community, church, and family. It notes his long-standing involvement in fast-pitch softball, his active participation in local organizations, and his reputation for humility and generosity. The resolution acknowledges his surviving family members, including his wife, four children, 10 grandchildren, and six siblings, and also recognizes those who preceded him in death, such as his son Doug and his parents. The Illinois Senate officially expresses its condolences to Bierman's family and friends, and resolves to present a copy of the resolution to his family as a symbol of sympathy and remembrance.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=354&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104