SR2216 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Billy Joe Walter, who passed away on August 22, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Billy Walter was born in Bay City to Lee and Helen (Faulkner) Walter on November 12, 1932; he served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955, followed by six years in the reserve; he married Trudy Reese in Harvard on February 8, 1958; and

WHEREAS, Billy Walter worked for many years at Admiral; he retired from the United States Postal Service; and

WHEREAS, Billy Walter was a member of the Harvard Moose Lodge for 44 years; he was a life member of the McHenry County HOG Chapter; he enjoyed riding his Harley with his family and friends and an occasional game of golf; he liked doing yard work, gardening, and turkey and deer hunting; and

WHEREAS, Billy Walter was preceded in death by his parents; several brothers and sisters; a grandson; and a great-granddaughter; and

WHEREAS, Billy Walter is survived by his wife, Trudy; his sons, Billy Jr. (Debbie), Bobby, Randy, Stanley, and Rick (Cindy); his daughter, Christine (David) Grenlund; many grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; several sisters; and all his Harley friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Billy Joe Walter, 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 Billy Walter as an expression of our deepest sympathy.