SR0612 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joseph P. Spears of Hanna City, who passed away on October 8, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Spears was born on February 20, 1953 in Peoria to Joseph W. and Theresa I. (nee Fitzpatrick) Spears; he married Sue Kowalski on August 16, 1986 in Peoria; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Spears was a patrolman for the Peoria Police Department for over 35 years, retiring in 2012; after retirement, he worked for Sherwin-Williams and Green Finish Line Ford; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Spears coached and taught at Owens Center Ice Rink for over 10 years and was coordinator for the Peoria Mini-Mites Youth Hockey Program; he enjoyed watching the Chicago Blackhawks, woodworking, being outdoors, riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, and being with his family; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Spears was preceded in death by his parents and his sister-in-law, Regina Spears; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Spears is survived by his wife, Sue; his daughters, Becky (David) Burke and Devan Spears; his son, Joey Spears; his granddaughter, Kennedy Burke; his brothers, Jim Spears, Bill (Deb) Spears, Bob Spears, Mike (Julie) Spears, Pat (Cindy) Spears, and Tom (Angie) Spears; and 35 nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Joseph P. Spears, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, 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 Joseph Spears as an expression of our deepest sympathy.