SR0289 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of March "Mike" Wells Jr. of Louisville, Kentucky; and

WHEREAS, March Wells Jr. was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Helen Lee and March Wells Sr. on October 3, 1928; he moved to McLean County at an early age; he graduated from Trinity High School in Bloomington; he earned a degree in economics from the University of Miami, where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity; In 1951, he joined the United States Navy and attained the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade and traveled to both the Arctic and Antarctic; and

WHEREAS, March Wells Jr. was employed by Dealer's Transport for many years and owned three Big O Tire stores; and

WHEREAS, March Wells Jr. was active in the Rotary and was a Kentucky Colonel; he was also a charter member of Hunting Creek Country Club; he was president of the Early American Copper Society from 1999 until 2002; one of his greatest passions was coin collecting, particularly large cents; he was an avid fan of University of Louisville sports, especially basketball, and was a season ticket holder for more than 50 years; he also enjoyed golf; and

WHEREAS, March Wells Jr. was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife of 49 years, Sara; and

WHEREAS, March Wells Jr. is survived by his sons, March (Marcia) Wells III, John L. (Lori) Wells, and Paul W. Wells; his daughter, Amy (Paul) Wells Gruner; his daughter-in-law, Kimi Day Wells; and his grandchildren, Isaac, Michaela, Morgan, Sara, Patrick, and Benjamin; 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 March Wells Jr. 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 March "Mike" Wells Jr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.