HR0525 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Army Pvt. Jeff Wallace of Hoopeston, age 20, was killed in Iraq on May 23, 2005, when his convoy was hit by a roadside bomb; and

WHEREAS, Pvt. Wallace was a Hoopeston Area High School graduate; he was a member of his high school football team, played linebacker, and liked heavy metal music; and

WHEREAS, He joined the Army after he graduated from high school and had been deployed to Iraq in January of 2005; and

WHEREAS, He will be remembered as having a real good outlook on life, a big heart; he was always in a good mood, always happy, always trying to find the best in everything; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Pvt. Jeff Wallace is deeply felt by all who knew and loved him, especially his wife, Sara; his parents, Brian (Leona) Wallace and Tammy (Tracy) Grabinski; his sister, Michelle Weber; his three brothers; and all his friends; and

WHEREAS, Throughout history, brave Americans have shed their blood during wars and conflicts to preserve, protect, and defend the foundation of the principles of democracy and freedom; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor Pvt. Jeff Wallace for his commitment, dedication, and ultimate sacrifice in the service of his family, community, and country; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we pray for the safety and well-being of Pvt. Jeff Wallace's fellow service members as they continue to stand in harm's way in service in Iraq and around the world; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to his family as an expression of our deepest sympathy.