SR0790 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0790 LRB103 39646 ECR 70013 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joe Keith Wasson of Moline, formerly of Silvis, who passed away on February 10, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Joe Wasson was born to J. Kenneth and Lillie B. Martin Wasson in McDonough County on April 7, 1929; he married Doris Ross in Monmouth on June 5, 1948; he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, Joe Wasson was a counselor and science teacher at Moline High School for over 25 years, retiring as head of the Counseling Department; and

WHEREAS, Joe Wasson was a member of Christ United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, Joe Wasson and his wife, Doris, loved traveling and going on cruises; he also enjoyed working in his woodshop and was an avid collector of paperweights; and

WHEREAS, Joe Wasson was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 75 years, Doris; and

WHEREAS, Joe Wasson is survived by his children, Janet (Thomas) Struss and Jeffrey (Dianne) Wasson; his grandchildren, David (Nina) Struss, Annika (Kevin) Buell, and Trevor Wasson; and his great-grandson, Caden Struss; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Joe Keith Wasson 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 Joe Wasson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.