SR2010 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Leroy Alphonse "Lee" Alfano, who passed away on June 15, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Leroy Alfano was born in Chicago to Alfonso Alfano and Grace Vitacco on February 6, 1925; and

WHEREAS, Leroy Alfano worked for the Des Plaines Police Department for 30 years; he retired in 1985 after seven years as Chief; he oversaw the biggest case in department history - the investigation into John Wayne Gacy in 1978; and

WHEREAS, Leroy Alfano spent his retirement on his ranch in Prescott, Arizona, where he achieved his dream of becoming a cowboy and enjoyed riding horses with his wife; his ranch provided horses for children with special needs through a church youth group; he was a member of the Yavapai County Mounted Sheriff's Posse; and

WHEREAS, Leroy Alfano was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Janet (Esdohr); his sisters, Minnie, Rose, and Lillian; and his parents; and

WHEREAS, Leroy Alfano is survived by his son, Jerry (Edie); his daughter, Jody Peterson; his grandsons, Craig (Rachel), Eric Yingling, and Scott (Jenny) Yingling; his great-grandsons, Zane and Bridger Peterson; and numerous nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Leroy Alphonse "Lee" Alfano, 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 Leroy Alfano as an expression of our deepest sympathy.