SR1252 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Donald Albert Waters, who passed away on May 27, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Donald Waters was born on August 18, 1928 in Alton; his parents were Albert and Marie (nee Boercker) Waters; he married Phyllis Taulli on April 25, 1953; and

WHEREAS, Donald Waters graduated from Marquette High School in 1946; he subsequently attended Drake University; and

WHEREAS, Donald Waters served his country as a member of the United States Army and was stationed in Japan from 1946 to 1948; and

WHEREAS, Donald Waters was employed as a Maintenance Supervisor for Shell Oil Company for 35 years until his retirement in December of 1986; and

WHEREAS, Donald Waters was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Alton, where he was active in the St. Vincent DePaul Society and served as an usher and lector; he was also a long-time member of St. Patrick's Church in Alton until its closure, where he was active in Scouting, bingo, and the church's annual turkey dinners; he also served as an usher and lector; and

WHEREAS, Donald Waters attended the White House Retreat in St. Louis, Missouri for over 10 years; and

WHEREAS, Donald Waters was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Joyce Rolando; and

WHEREAS, Donald Waters is survived by his wife, Phyllis Waters; 3 daughters and 3 sons-in-law, Donna and Bob Aszman, Sharon and Tom Hettel, and Laura and Tim Powers; 4 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, David Waters, Thomas and Charli Waters, Michael and Susan Waters, and Robert Waters; 14 grandchildren, Matt, Julie, Danielle, Rebecca, Jordan, Karley, John, Jake, Tim, Sara, Chris, Angie, Emily, and Rachel; 4 great-grandchildren, Avery, Ella, William, and Carson; 2 sisters, Dolores Weaver and Mary Sue Winkler; and a brother, Gerald Waters; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Donald Albert Waters; and be it further

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