SR1161 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joseph A. "Joe" Victor of Tuscola, who passed away on May 5, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Joe Victor was born in Springfield to Joseph L. Victor and Elizabeth A. DiGiacomo on November 2, 1954; he married Lu Ann Esgar in Tuscola on December 20, 1980; and

WHEREAS, Joe Victor was the owner and operator of Ace Ambulance Service in Tuscola from 1973 to 1996; he served as a deputy sheriff of Douglas County from 1980 to 1994; he worked in the Tuscola Fire Department for 15 years; he served as a deputy coroner from 1980 until his appointment to Douglas County coroner in 1994, a position he held until his death; and

WHEREAS, Joe Victor was a member and past district director of the Illinois Coroners and Medical Examiners Association; he also served as the director for the Douglas County Emergency Management Agency, was a past president of the Illinois Emergency Services Management Association, served on the EMAT team, and created the Douglas County Search and Rescue team; and

WHEREAS, Joe Victor was a public servant known for his compassion, his mentorship, and his ability to treat everyone with respect; he was a loyal Republican Party member; he enjoyed cooking in his spare time and spending time with his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Joe Victor was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Black; his stepfather, Fred Black; and his father; and

WHEREAS, Joe Victor is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Lu Victor; his daughters, Erin (Brett) and Carrie (Robert); his sisters, Debbie (Rick) Gibson, Rose (Jerry) Fox, Nellie (Kevin) Endres, and Susan Logsdon (Tony Steele); 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 Joseph A. "Joe" Victor 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 Joe Victor as an expression of our deepest sympathy.