SR0275 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Rev. Gertrude Ann Wallace of Alton, who passed away on February 24, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Wallace was born in Wood River to Anton and Anna Mennemeyer on February 8, 1923; she married Kenneth C. Wallace in West Alton, Missouri on December 31, 1941; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Wallace was a licensed practical nurse at Lincoln Memorial Hospital; she was also a licensed minister with the Illinois District of the Assemblies of God; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Wallace and her husband were ministers at Assemblies of God for six decades; they ministered at the Mason City Assembly of God Church for over 40 years; they also served as interim pastors at various churches for 10 years and worked with the MAPS program across the country; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Wallace was a member of the Carlinville Assembly of God Church and then Abundant Life Community Church in Alton; in 2013, the Illinois District of the Assemblies of God honored her with the first Legacy Award, given to ministers who have served as role models of faith, service, and leadership; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Wallace was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, and her siblings, Al, Agnes, Helen, Gina, Francis, Clarence, Grace, and Harold; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Wallace is survived by her children, Donald L. (Barbara) Wallace, and Dr. Jane (Rev. Gerald) Calaway; her grandchildren, Kimberly (Brad) Kruisselbrink, Ken (Cindy) Wallace, Jaynanne (Dr. Ron) Calaway-Habeck, and Dr. Jared (Stacy) Calaway; her great-great-grandchildren, Stanton, Austin, Kassidy, Bekah, Jaryn, Ben, and Xander; six step-great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Rev. Gertrude Ann Wallace, and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Rev. Wallace as an expression of our deepest sympathy.