SR1463 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Harold E. "Kal" Kalbas of Elgin, who passed away on February 15, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Kal Kalbas was born in Chicago to Wenzel and Anna Kalbas on November 5, 1926; he was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and served in both World War II and Korea; he married Elizabeth M. "Betty" McQueen on February 20, 1954; and

WHEREAS, Kal Kalbas was a bricklayer and loyal member of Bricklayers Union Local #21 of Chicago for 50 years; and

WHEREAS, Kal Kalbas was a member of the St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in West Dundee; he was honored to participate in Honor Flight Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Kal Kalbas was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty; his brothers, William and Raymond Kalbas; and his sisters, Caroline Barnowski and Jeannette Gross; and

WHEREAS, Kal Kalbas is survived by his children, Jeffrey R. (Gina) Kalbas, Kristine K. (Barry) Zeglin, Timothy D. Kalbas, Michael A. (Michele) Kalbas, and Margaret K. (John P.) Fahy; his grandchildren, Kelly, Katie, Julianne, Colleen, Kathleen, Alissa, Anthony, and Jack; his brother, Dennis (Lois) Kalbas; and his many nieces, nephews, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Harold E. "Kal" Kalbas 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 Kal Kalbas as an expression of our deepest sympathy.