SR0827 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Silvestre "Joe" Torres Jr. of Moline, who passed away on November 1, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Joe Torres was born in San Antonio, Texas to Silvestre Sr. and Gloria (Cardenas) Torres on February 12, 1944; he married Mary Ann Minor in Moline on January 27, 1968; and

WHEREAS, Joe Torres was employed at Sears Automotive as an inspector until his retirement; and

WHEREAS, Joe Torres enjoyed golf, working around his home and yard, and watching the Chicago Cubs; in his youth, he enjoyed fishing and hunting; and

WHEREAS, Joe Torres was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann, and his brother, Armando Torres; and

WHEREAS, Joe Torres is survived by his daughter, Lisa Torres; his son, Alan Torres; his sisters, Grace (Bill) Gottschalk and Yolanda "Yoli" Jackson; and his brother, Raul (Liz) Torres; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Silvestre "Joe" Torres Jr. 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 Torres as an expression of our deepest sympathy.