SR0686 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Frank "Eddie" Delatorre of Crystal Lake, who passed away on June 5, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Frank Delatorre was born in Woodstock on July 3, 1940 to Francisco "Frank" and Mary Delatorre; he served in the United States Navy as a Boatswains Mate, 3rd Class from 1959 to 1962 aboard the USS Durant; he married Joan Netzel in October of 1964; and

WHEREAS, Frank Delatorre worked as an experienced welder for many years, working at Binks Manufacturing, and later, Nissan Forklift; and

WHEREAS, Frank Delatorre was an officer in the "That's The Way It Is" Elvis Fan Club of Chicago; he had a love for classic cars and trucks; he enjoyed attending local car shows and was a founding member of the Drag-Ons Car Club; his other hobbies included fishing with his friends and grandchildren, camping, gardening, reading newspapers, solving crossword puzzles, and playing the lottery; he had a love of all sports and never seemed to miss a Bears game, Cubs game, Blackhawks game, or Nascar race; he was an avid collector and had many various collections; he loved dogs, particularly Dalmatians, and had 4 as pets throughout the years; he also donated regularly to Dalmatian Rescue; and

WHEREAS, Frank Delatorre was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Joan Delatorre; his son, Steven Delatorre; and his parents; and

WHEREAS, Frank Delatorre was the loving father of Laura (Richard) Windgassen; the dear grandfather of Megan (fiancee Trevor Morris) Windgassen and James Windgassen; the beloved brother to Michael "Mickey" (Dorothy) Delatorre and Rob Delatorre; the loving best friend to Ceal Fabbri; and the loving uncle and cousin to many; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Frank "Eddie" Delatorre, 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 Frank Delatorre as an expression of our deepest sympathy.