HR0697 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Henry icon, Allan L. Waldschmidt, who passed away on July 31, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Allan Waldschmidt was born in Peoria on October 25, 1946 to Julius H. and Doris (nee Reising) Waldschmidt; he married Vicki A. Moore on June 27, 1970 in Peoria; and

WHEREAS, Allan Waldschmidt farmed in the Henry area for over 45 years and retired from Caterpillar as an electrical journeyman after over 30 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Over his lifetime, Allan Waldschmidt dedicated himself to his community, serving as a volunteer fireman for 51 years with the Henry Fire Protection District, beginning at age of 17; he was a Trustee for the Henry Fire Protection district for 15 years; he also served as a precinct committeeman with the Republican Party and volunteered at the Family Resources Center, the Spring Festival of Life Auction, and The Catholic Diocese of Peoria Men's Walk; and

WHEREAS, Allan Waldschmidt was only the third member in the history of the Henry Fire Protection District to serve for 50 years or more; he acted as an exemplary figure to the younger generations of firefighters in the Henry Fire Protection District; and

WHEREAS, Allan Waldschmidt's service to the Henry Fire Protection District as a Trustee had a tremendous long-term impact in building the department to its current level; he went above and beyond by donating materials and volunteer labor to literally build the department from the floor up; and

WHEREAS, Allan Waldschmidt, along with his wife Vicki, were longtime members of the diocesan Respect Life Board and volunteered countless hours during the planning and construction of the Family Resource Center in Peoria; and

WHEREAS, Allan Waldschmidt was cherished in the Henry and Peoria communities for his dedication to public service, his business and electrical expertise, his relentless generosity, and his steadfast commitment to improving the lives of his fellow Illinoisans; and

WHEREAS, Allan Waldschmidt was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Howard Shipman; his parents; and one unborn child Mary/Joseph Waldschmidt; and

WHEREAS, Allan Waldschmidt is survived by his wife, Vicki; his sons, Michael (Nicci) and Thomas (Toni); his daughter, Patricia; his brothers, Marvin (Anita) Waldschmidt, Russell (Pat) Waldschmidt, Ernest (Pam) Waldschmidt, and Dean (Kathy) Waldschmidt; his sisters, Doreen Shipman and Julie (Bob) Read; and his grandchildren, Haley Waldschmidt, Collin Waldschmidt, Aaron Waldschmidt, and Ellianna Waldschmidt; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Allan L. Waldschmidt 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 Allan L. Waldschmidt as an expression of our deepest sympathy.