SR0350 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joseph Charles Regis of Harlingen, Texas, formerly of Waukegan, who passed away on August 13, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Charles Regis was born on May 29, 1929 in Ahmeek, Michigan; his parents were Rosanna Jeannotte Regis and Charles Joseph Regis; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Charles Regis served his country as an Army Air Corp Radio Operator from 1947 to 1950 and was part of the Berlin Air Lift; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Charles Regis retired from the Waukegan Fire Department as a firefighter in 1978 after 23 years of service; he worked for the Chicago Bears Football Club for 11 years from 1979 to 1990, winning a Super Bowl ring in 1985; he was a volunteer at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas during his retirement; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Charles Regis was a member of St. Anastasia Church in Waukegan and a past member of Elks Club and Moose Lodge; he was a sports enthusiast who especially loved football, as well as bowling, dancing, country music, and playing cards; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Charles Regis was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife of over 26 years, Joycenee McAllister Regis; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Charles Regis is survived by his daughters, Suzanne (Roger) Lindemann, Debra (Grant) Farrell, Susan (Leon) Anemone, Robin (David) Skidmore, Sandra Regis, and Michelle Bell; his son, Richard (Helen) Regis; his 10 grandchildren; his 5 great-grandchildren; and his sisters, Theresa (Victor) Beckman and Marie (Robert) Vaught; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Joseph Charles Regis; and be it further

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