HR0067 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0067 LRB103 30095 ECR 56519 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened by the death of former State Representative Robert John "Bob" Walters, who passed away on January 21, 2023 at the age of 92; and

WHEREAS, Rep. Walters was born to Joseph and Liguori Walters in Alton; he attended Campion Jesuit High School and St. Ambrose College; and

WHEREAS, Upon graduation, Rep. Walters proudly served in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1953 until 1954; and

WHEREAS, Following his service, Rep. Walters worked for his family's business before being elected in 1970 to the Illinois House of Representatives, where he would proudly serve his constituents for two terms; and

WHEREAS, Rep. Walters worked for 22 years as the Executive Director of the Southwestern Illinois Employers Association before being appointed in 2005 to the Illinois State Board of Elections, where he worked until his retirement in 2012; and

WHEREAS, Rep. Walters was known for his support of youth sports as he was not only an athlete but also a coach and an avid fan of Alton Marquette Catholic High School, Alton High School, and Lewis & Clark Community College athletics; he attended many games, and his presence radiated throughout the crowd; and

WHEREAS, Rep. Walters married his beloved wife, Jeanne Osseck, in 1956, and they raised nine children, Robert Walters Jr., Jim Walters, Theresa Logan, Linda Scheiter, Tom Walters, Mike Walters, Carolyn McCluskey, Mary Zamorski, and David Walters, and were blessed with 20 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Rep. Walters will be remembered for his commitment to his faith, his eternal love for his family and his wife, Jeanne, and his outstanding accomplishments in serving the people of Illinois and beyond; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of former State Representative Robert "Bob" John Walters 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 Rep. Bob Walters as an expression of our deepest sympathy.