SR2070 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Russell C. Wells of Waukegan, who passed away on June 17, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Russell Wells was born on June 4, 1951 in Waukegan; his parents were Raymond and Shirley Wells; and

WHEREAS, Russell Wells graduated from Waukegan High School in 1969; and

WHEREAS, Russell Wells was a partner in local businesses, including the Grand Bowl in Waukegan, O'Leary's Public House in Chicago, and the Evergreen Golf Course in Elkhorn, Wisconsin; and

WHEREAS, Russell Wells was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Marilyn Wells and Cheryl Cluck; and his father-in-law, Clarence Rajala; and

WHEREAS, Russell Wells is survived by his wife of 41 years, Kathleen; his daughters, Melissa (Scott) Metzelfeld and Rachel; his grandchildren, Myles and Sadie Metzelfeld; his brothers, Roger (Linda) and Bruce; his sister, Carolyn (Peter) Dorhout; his mother-in-law, Natheen Rajala; his brother-in-law, Terry (Patty) Rajala; his sisters-in-law, Sandra Rajala, Eileen (Keith) Meyer, and Jennifer (Tim) Boehle; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Russell C. Wells; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Russell Wells as an expression of our sympathy.