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I just received word from Donna Webster of the Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club that our friend Jerry Williams passed away June 10th, 2009 as a result of a bike accident in Evanston, IL.  Jerry has been a long time cyclist in Las Vegas.  He would spend his summers in Evanston, IL and the rest of the year here in Las Vegas.

Jerry was a wonderful man, warm and caring, a true cyclist in every sense of the word.  When I first met him, I was riding the Tour de Las Vegas event and I got lost and didn’t have a route sheet.  He told me to follow his group…and then he blew me out of the water.  He was so fast that I couldn’t keep up and I lost his group too.  I will certainly miss him and I am praying for his family in this time of mourning.  Jerry…Rest in peace, we will all miss you.

Obituary Posting from the Chicago Tribune:

Gerald O. Williams, 81, loving husband of Joan, nee Kotler; beloved father of Ron (Robin), Gary, Judy (Ollie) Killheffer, Rob (Terri) and Amy (Dick) Franks; fond grandfather of nine. Funeral Services and Interment private. Arrangements by Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 773-736-3833.

Link to the Funeral Home where you can light an online candle to honor Jerry:
http://www.smithcorcoran.com/obits/obituaries.php/obitID/203206

Hello Everyone.  I received an email from Tony Bennett of the Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club today that stated they received a miscommunication from their contact in Evanston, IL.  Jerry Williams has not passed away.  According to the email, Jerry is in a deep coma at Lutheran General Hospital.  He is still alive on a respirator.  His wife is waiting for their children to arrive to make the decision of discontinuing life support, which may happen tomorrow.   For now, my thoughts and prayers are with Jerry and his family in this most tragic time.  I will keep you updated on his condition as soon as I get it.

I just received this info from Jim Matthews, newly elected President of the LVVBC. There’s a new bill in the legislature that directly affects cyclists and the traffic laws we follow.  If anyone is interested in attending, please mark your calendars as the hearing is approaching quickly.

For more information, visit State Assemblyman (District 24) David Bobzien’s Web Blog:
http://www.davidbobzien.com/weblog/2009/03/08/nevadas-bicycle-bill/

If you’re a cyclist who supports the improvement of traffic laws to make cycling safer, please attend the bill’s hearing this Thursday, March 12th, 1:30 pm, before the Assembly Transportation Committee, Room 3143 of the Legislative Building, 401 S. Carson St., Carson City.