SR1438 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Russell E. "Russ" Kalb of Sherman, who passed away on September 23, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Russ Kalb was born in Springfield to Russell Eugene and Dorothy Mae (Fifer) Kalb on August 1, 1948; he graduated from Feitshans High School in 1966 and served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam; he fought in the Tet Offensive and was honorably discharged in 1970; he married Janet Patkes on April 8, 1971; and

WHEREAS, Russ Kalb joined the Springfield Fire Department in 1974 and served for 28 years, retiring as a captain; and

WHEREAS, Russ Kalb enjoyed golfing, time in the yard, and offering his opinions on domestic and international affairs; he enjoyed time with his family and friends, making jokes and laughing at the jokes he made; and

WHEREAS, Russ Kalb was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Nancy Kabat; and

WHEREAS, Russ Kalb is survived by his wife of 49 years, Janet; his son, Brian (Julia) Kalb; his daughter, Brenda (Mike) Carter; his grandchildren, Grace and Megan Kalb, and Connor and Kyle Carter; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Russell E. "Russ" Kalb 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 Russ Kalb as an expression of our deepest sympathy.