SR1474 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joseph C. Pyatt, of Alton, who passed away on February 24, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Pyatt was born in St. Louis to Earl and Olivia (Barbara) Pyatt on October 13, 1923; during World War II, he served as an airplane mechanic in the Pacific Theater and as a staff sergeant with the United States Marine Corp; he married Louise Hook on February 7, 1947; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Pyatt worked as a manager for Braun Automotive, later known as AID Inc., in Alton; he retired from St. Peters Hardware in Alton at the age of 89; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Pyatt was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, a fourth degree Knights of Columbus, where he was a past faithful navigator; he was a part of the group who started the Saint Vincent DePaul Society at St. Mary's and was an active member of the East End Improvement Association; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Pyatt was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Louise; his son, Greg Pyatt; and his granddaughter, Melissa Mcelyea; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Pyatt is survived by his daughter, Tina (Dennis) Murphy; his grandchildren, Bradley (April Burch) Pyatt, Mindy (Glen) Mcelyea, Megan (Cliff) Judy, and Amanda Murphy; and his ten great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Joseph C. Pyatt 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 Pyatt as an expression of our deepest sympathy.