SR0049 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joseph John "Joe" Wallace, III of Homer Glen, who passed away on December 20, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Wallace, III was born in Joliet; he graduated from Ripon College in 1974 and settled in Lockport in 1975; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Wallace, III was President and CEO with the First National Bank of Lockport and remained with the bank throughout the years through various owners, ending with First Midwest Bank as Sr. Vice-President; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Wallace, III was active with SOS Children's Villages and Mainstreet in Lockport; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Wallace, III enjoyed spending time with his family; he was an avid golfer and was a member of the Lockport Golf and Recreation Club; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Wallace, III is survived by his wife of 39 years, Chris (nee Overly); his children, Colleen (Matthew) Hindman and Ryan Wallace; his granddaughters, Maisy and Penny Hindman; his parents, Joseph, Jr. and Doris (nee Pohl) Wallace; his brothers, Tim and Terry (Kim) Wallace; his sister, Patty (Jeff) Richards; and his nephews, Jack and Joe Richards; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Joseph John "Joe" Wallace, III, 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 Joseph Wallace, III as an expression of our deepest sympathy.