SR0397 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of George J. Walsh of Belleville on Monday, January 19, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Walsh was born on February 1, 1923, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Joseph and Edna, nee Smith, Walsh; he married Mary Jean Sage; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Walsh valiantly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II in the 4th Marine Division, where he was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Walsh served as a public relations director at IDOT, where he retired in May of 2003; he was a former tournament official for the PGA and a coach and teacher at Central Catholic High School in East St. Louis; he enjoyed bass fishing, hunting, golf, and animals, especially the family pets; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Walsh was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the VFW, the American Legion, BASS, and the St. Clair County Country Club; and

WHEREAS, The passing of George J. Walsh has been deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Mary Jean, nee Sage, Walsh; his children, Kay (Gary) Vogel, Michael (Melissa) Walsh, and Margaret Walsh; his grandchildren who lovingly called him "Dubs", Jean (Michael) Wagner, Jessica and Kelly Walsh, Michael Rokos, Melanie (Brian) Donovan, Nicholas Rokos, and Daniel Murphy; his great-grandchildren, Madelyn and Michael John Wagner and Katelyn Donovan; and his extended family, Debbie and Lester Wellinghoff; he was preceded in death by his parents and his infant grandson, Michael George Walsh; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of George J. Walsh, and we extend our sincerest condolences to his friends, family, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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