SR0948 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 M. Valdes, Sr., II, who passed away on September 2, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Valdes, Sr., II was born on September 18, 1927 in Alton; his parents were Joseph and Amanda (nee Fernandes) Valdes, I; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Valdes, Sr., II served his country as a member of the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955, achieving the rank of Airman First Class; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Valdes, Sr., II was employed as a laborer in the wire mill at Laclede Steel in Alton for 30 years until his retirement on March 1, 1986; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Valdes, Sr., II enjoyed improving his home, old cars, and animals; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Valdes, Sr., II was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Verla Orban; and a son, Joseph J. Valdes, III; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Valdes, Sr., II is survived by his children, Louis (Ginny) Valdes, Ralph (Angela) Valdes, John J. Valdes, and Janice Valdes Sasik; his grandchildren, Christina (Cody) Vannoy, Eric Valdes, Amanda (Quinton) Ebbeler, Brad Valdes, Tina (James) Mathenia, Angel (Matt) Greeling, Jospeh Valdes, IV, Rafiel Valdes, Brittany Valdes, Cory Valdes, Matt, Slagg, Crystal (Scott) Stride, and Mellisa Valdes, and Amie Valdes and Rebeeca Sasik; 20 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers and a sister-in-law, Alfred Valdes and Fred and Beverly Valdez; several nieces and nephews; and his lifetime friend, Dorthy Kemp; 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 Joseph M. Valdes, Sr., II; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Joseph Valdes, Sr., II as an expression of our sympathy.