SR0921 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0921 LRB101 16807 ECR 66205 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Walter "Wally" E. Griswold of Springfield, who passed away on January 7, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Wally was born on August 4, 1941 in Plymouth to Giles E. and Pauline Bell Griswold; he graduated from Plymouth High School in 1959 and married Kathy Conley on November 5, 1970 in Rock Falls; he worked in retail grocery for Kroger and then Eagle Foods for almost 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Wally was an avid and successful youth sports coach and was also am Assistant Scout Master and a Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop 14; and

WHEREAS, Wally was a true child of the 50s who loved the New York Yankees, Mickey Mantle, John Wayne, and Elvis; he also enjoyed any activity with his family, especially hunting, fishing, and spending time in Florida and Wisconsin; and

WHEREAS, Wally could always be counted on for comfort and support; he never met a stranger, always enjoyed a good conversation with anyone willing to chat, and treated every person as if they were lifelong friends; and

WHEREAS, Wally was preceded in death by his parents, Giles and Pauline Griswold; brother, G.L. Griswold; and daughter Teresa Griswold; and

WHEREAS, Wally is survived by his wife, Kathy Griswold; sons, Jeff and Andy Griswold; daughters, Lisa Griswold and Amy O'Keefe; granddaughters Ariana and Katy; grandsons, Ty and Gavin; brother, Steve Griswold; and numerous nieces and nephews; 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 Walter E. Griswold 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 Walter Griswold as an expression of our deepest sympathy.