SR0091 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Michael J. Gallo of Benld, who passed away on February 25, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Michael Gallo was born on April 25, 1923, in Hillsboro; his parents were Joseph Enrico Gallo and Angelina (Scopel) Gallo; he married Ethel (Kozak) Gallo on May 13, 1950, in Benld; and

WHEREAS, Michael Gallo served his country with pride and distinction as a member of the United States Army during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Michael Gallo was a graduate of Benld High School; he subsequently earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Michael Gallo was employed with the United States Postal Service as the Postmaster in Benld from 1948 until his retirement in 1986; and

WHEREAS, Michael Gallo was a member of the Benld Rotary Club, the VFW, and the American Legion in Litchfield; he was also a former member of the Benld Volunteer Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, Michael Gallo was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Michael James Gallo, Jr.; and his brothers, Albert Gallo and Raymond Gallo; and

WHEREAS, Michael Gallo is survived by his spouse, Ethel Gallo; his son, James (Shawn) Gallo; his daughter, Jayne (Joseph) Corvallis; and his grandchildren, Heather Gallo, Jamie Gardner, Marissa Corvallis, and Jordan Corvallis; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Michael J. Gallo; and be it further

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