SR2589 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joseph Peter "Jose" Morales of Alton, who passed away on January 5, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Morales was born in Alton to Jose and Urvana (Macias) Morales on April 23, 1941; he served in the United States Army and married Linda Bush in Alton on June 14, 1969; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Morales retired in 1995 from the Illinois American Water Company after 20 years of service; he also founded Morales Taco and was the owner and operator of the Los Tres Amigos restaurants; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Morales attended church at Ss. Peter & Paul Proto-Cathedral Church; he was a member of VFW Post 1308, the American Legion, the Alton Eagles, and the Mexican Honorary Commission; he was an avid fast pitch softball player, known for his "mystery pitch"; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Morales was preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Josh Corwin; his brothers, Raymond and Michael Morales; and his sisters, Lolly Voyles, and Angie Hagen; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Morales is survived by his wife, Linda; his daughters, Dawn (Keith) Treece, Melinda (Shawn) Wilkinson, and Urvana (Steve Humiston); his sons, Jeff Morales (Anita Murphy), and Jose Morales; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; his brother, Mario Morales; and his sister, Rose Brewer; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Joseph Peter "Jose" Morales, 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 Morales as an expression of our deepest sympathy.