SR1857 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joseph W. "Joe" Barth of Bloomington, who passed away on June 18, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Joe Barth was born in Winfield to John D. Sr. and Dorothy Baum Barth on August 15, 1940; he grew up in Bloomington and graduated from Trinity High School in 1958; he then graduated from Illinois State University; he married Sandra Johnson in Bloomington on June 14, 1969; he proudly served in the National Guard from 1963 until 1969; and

WHEREAS, Joe Barth began his teaching career at Trinity High School and later taught at Central Catholic High School, where he also coached for over 19 years; he was a professional photographer and photographed weddings and sports teams; he also served as an IHSA and ASA umpire for softball; and

WHEREAS, Joe Barth volunteered for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, where he coordinated the pledge center; he was active in the Cursillo Community and in the Bloomington Moose Lodge, where he held several offices, including governor; he was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church; he was a loving father and grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Joe Barth was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, John D. Barth Jr. and Paul Barth; his sister, Barbara Crabtree; his infant sister, Hannah Barth; his brother-in-law, Wes Pettit; and his sister-in-law, Mary Jane Barth; and

WHEREAS, Joe Barth is survived by his wife, Sandra; his children, Joseph G. "Jay" (Tara) Barth, Jeff D. Barth, and Judy E. (Michael) Riggs; his grandchildren, Emma, Jill, Krista, and Alex Barth and Jackson Riggs; his brothers, Charles Barth, Michael (Alice) Barth, and William (Lynn) Barth; his sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Pettit; and his sister-in-law, Marcia Baum; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Joseph W. "Joe" Barth 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 Joe Barth as an expression of our deepest sympathy.