SR0727 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Felix "Lance" Callis of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Granite City, who passed away on September 25, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Lance Callis was born to Felix Lancelot and Nora Teresa (O'Halloran) Callis on August 12, 1935; he graduated from St. Louis University Law School in 1959; and

WHEREAS, Lance Callis began his long and successful career as a trial lawyer in Granite City; during his 60 years as an attorney, he received many awards; he was named a Laureate of the Academy of Illinois Lawyers by the Illinois Bar Association for his over 50 years of expertise; and

WHEREAS, Lance Callis was involved with many philanthropic and charitable causes; he established an endowed chair and full scholarships for exemplary students at St. Louis University Law School, known as the Callis Scholars; and

WHEREAS, Lance Callis was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Joan M. (Wegrzyn) Callis; and

WHEREAS, Lance Callis is survived by his children, Mona S. (Dale Erspamer) Callis, Ann E. (James Holloran) Callis, Melissa Mary Callis, and Phillip Lance Callis; his grandchildren, Michael, Anna, Nora (Phil), Elliot, Caroline, Anna, Ava Rose, Juan Manuel, and Brody; and his great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Felix "Lance" Callis 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 Lance Callis as an expression of our deepest sympathy.