SR0278 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John F. "Johnny Walker" Walker of McHenry, who passed away on January 15, 2015; and

WHEREAS, John Walker was born on May 17, 1934 in Wheaton; his parents were Edward T. and Hannah E. (nee Reid) Walker; and

WHEREAS, John Walker served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, John Walker was a longtime resident of Glenview; he was employed with School District #34 in Glenview for over 30 years; and

WHEREAS, John Walker enjoyed spending summers in the Racine area and spent his winters in LaBelle, Florida; he also enjoyed spending time with his family, tinkering and fixing things, and sailing; and

WHEREAS, John Walker was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Ed; and a sister, Barbara; and

WHEREAS, John Walker is survived by 2 children, Denise (Patrick) Hanrahan and John Walker; 2 grandchildren, Amanda and Steven; and a sister, Dr. Sally Simpson-Walker; 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 John F. "Johnny Walker" Walker; and be it further

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