SR0612 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Wallace P. Silverthorn of McHenry, who passed away on May 23, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Wallace Silverthorn was born in Niagara, New York to Wallace E. and Pearl (Golds) Silverthorn on January 4, 1929; he served in the United States Navy for six years and married Virginia Mielezarek in Chicago on November 25, 1950; and

WHEREAS, Wallace Silverthorn was employed as an engineer for Kux Machines in Des Plaines; and

WHEREAS, Wallace Silverthorn was a loving father, grandpa, and great-grandpa; he was a jack of all trades, particularly at maintaining his yard and dabbling in mechanics; he also enjoyed bowling, fishing, and golf; and

WHEREAS, Wallace Silverthorn was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Virginia; his son, Gerald Beran; and his daughter, Cynthia Karr; and

WHEREAS, Wallace Silverthorn is survived by his children, Dennis (Nancy) Beran, Sandy (Gary) Sibilsky, and Sharon (Luis) Rivera; his 12 grandchildren; and his 15 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 Wallace P. Silverthorn, 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 Wallace Silverthorn as an expression of our deepest sympathy.