SR0108 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dan Walsh of Park Ridge, who passed away on January 20, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Dan Walsh was born January 11, 1959; and

WHEREAS, He was active in many local organizations such as the Indian guides with his sons, and the Indian Princesses with his daughter; he was also very active in the St. Paul of the Cross parish, participating in the Men's club, assisting in the Sunday Suppers for the Needy, and many other church organizations; and

WHEREAS, He and his wife were active in the Bear Necessities Charity for children suffering with cancer; they also helped out in a variety of local community organizations ranging from sports to civic initiatives; and

WHEREAS, Dan Walsh was the beloved husband of Nancy; the loving father of Jack, Brendan, Connor, and Chloe; the dearest son of Marjorie and the late Thornhill Walsh; the fond brother of Patty Walsh, Michael (Barb), Heidi (Terry) Rielly, Jeanne (Bill) Dinker, and David (Terry); as well as the proud uncle of many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

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

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Dan Walsh as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.