SR1116 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Frederic J. Woldt, who passed away on November 12, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Fred Woldt was born in Gary, Indiana on August 8, 1932; he grew up in Waukegan; he graduated from Waukegan High School and Valparaiso University, after which he served in the United States Navy; and

WHEREAS, Fred Woldt retired from the Waukegan (now Lake County) News-Sun, where he had a long career; he was a respected writer and editor who mentored younger generations of journalists; and

WHEREAS, Fred Woldt was an active administrator of the F. Ward Just Scholarship Foundation, which provides financial assistance to students from Lake County interested in studying journalism; he served on the Waukegan Public Library Board; and

WHEREAS, Fred Woldt was known for his wry sense of humor and interest in literature, music, sports, and current events; he was an avid chef and lover of good food; he passed his love of words and writing to his children; and

WHEREAS, Fred Woldt is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary; his sons, Jeffrey (Miranda) and Christopher (Gina Galluppi); and his daughter, Stacy (Sue Ehemann); therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Frederic J. Wold 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 Fred Woldt as an expression of our deepest sympathy.