MEMORIAL-JERRY R. BUFORD

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HR0734
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
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Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Jerry R.
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Buford of Chicago, who passed away on March 3, 2026; and

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WHEREAS, Jerry Buford, the son of Juanita Buford-Puckett
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and Larry Tierney, was born on the West Side of Chicago on
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October 3, 1966; he attended John Hay Community Academy and
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Oak Park and River Forest High School, where he started his
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group, the P Boys; he studied at Loyola University Chicago
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from 1986 to 1990, during which he pursued stand-up comedy,
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hosting a college comedy tour and performing at various
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venues, and he later performed at the iconic comedy club All
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Jokes Aside and other venues throughout the Chicagoland area;
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and

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WHEREAS, Jerry Buford developed an early interest in sales
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while working at the Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company building
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on State Street in Chicago, where he sold shoes; he ultimately
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became a top insurance broker in Illinois; during his nearly
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40-year career, he earned numerous accolades, including being
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named Salesman of the Year multiple times; he was also a top
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salesman at the Joe Perillo car dealership; his dedication,
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charisma, and ability to connect with people made him highly
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successful in his career; and

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WHEREAS, Jerry Buford was baptized and committed to his
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faith an early age, attending church with his brother,
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Glennis, and his family; and

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WHEREAS, Jerry Buford was a man of many talents and
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interests; he was also a car enthusiast, and he enjoyed
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photography, smoking cigars, hosting gatherings, traveling,
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and a number of sports, including skiing, golfing, basketball,
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and tennis; and

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WHEREAS, Jerry Buford was a man with a bold style and a
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charming spirit; he lived life to the fullest and possessed a
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remarkable ability to find humor, wisdom, or a lesson in
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everything; he was known for his spirit, humor, and presence;
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and

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WHEREAS, Jerry Buford was preceded in death by his
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parents; his brothers, Harold, Kimmy, Ricky, and Billy; and
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his sister, Linda; and

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WHEREAS, Jerry Buford is survived by his siblings, Danny,
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Glennis (Chirapannee), Stanley, and Janice; his stepfather,
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Horace Puckett; his children, Christopher (Cachela), Ashley,
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Tyler, Jada, Justin, Akeelah, Naomi, Jerry Jr., Jhianna, and
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Akayla; eight grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews,

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extended family members, and many friends; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we mourn the passing of Jerry R. Buford and extend our sincere
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condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
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him; and be it further

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

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