SR1684 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Fred J. Paul, who passed away on January 18, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Fred J. Paul was born in Chicago to Henry and Marie Paul and raised with his brothers Hank and Bernie; he served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean War; upon his return, he married the love of his life, Lucille Scaran, on June 6, 1953; Fred and Lucille were "like two peas in a pod," always together; Fred, Lucille, and their four children made their home, beginning in 1959, in Northlake; he worked as a foreman at Classic Sheet Metal in nearby Franklin Park; and

WHEREAS, Fred J. Paul was very active in the community life in Northlake and served in various government, political, and civic affairs positions for 46 years; in 1971, he was appointed to the Police and Fire Commission and served five terms; he was elected Alderman of two different wards in Northlake for a total of 22 years; in 1997, he ran for City Treasurer as part of Mayor Jeffrey T. Sherwin's slate; he held this office for 21 years, up until his death, and published the "Dollars and Sense" financial column, where he gave helpful tips and information to his constituents; and

WHEREAS, Fred J. Paul was a dedicated Northlake baseball coach and is fondly remembered and greatly respected by the players of his 1969 championship team; he was also a generous donor and supporter of Seguin Services, a pioneering, innovative, and inclusive approach to services for persons with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities; and

WHEREAS, Fred J. Paul was a wonderful patriarch and role model who loved sports, especially the Chicago Bears, westerns, comedies, and more than anything, his family; he greeted all he knew with a smile and a joke that always picked up others' spirits; he was respected as a family man with an open and humble way about him; and

WHEREAS, Fred J. Paul's record of civic engagement, serving the residents of Northlake for 46 years, is unparalleled in the city, and his contributions will be sorely missed; he was known as "an excellent public servant who was always accessible to his constituents and gave his best to the city"; and

WHEREAS, Fred J. Paul was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lucille; and

WHEREAS, Fred J. Paul is survived by his children, Mary Lou (Jim) Miller, Patti Paul, Chris (the late Therese) Paul, and Gina (Chris) Devers; his grandchildren, Matthew, Mallory, Amanda, Gina, Jonathan, Zachary, Charlotte, Marli, Joshua, and Danny; his great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Adrian, Kailee, Logan, Hannah, Leeah, Andi, Avery, and Mia; his many nieces and nephews; and his many friends and admirers; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Fred J. Paul 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 Fred J. Paul as an expression of our deepest sympathy.