HR0135 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Walter Peter Carroll of Grand Beach, formerly of Chicago, who passed away on September 25, 2006; and

WHEREAS, Walter Carroll proudly served his country during World War II as a member of the United States Navy; and

WHEREAS, He was a City of Chicago Deputy Commissioner and longtime member of the 19th Ward Regular Democratic Organization; and

WHEREAS, Walter Carroll is remembered as someone who left an impression on everyone he touched; and

WHEREAS, Walter Carroll was the devoted husband of Rita, nee Ryan, for 53 years; the loving father of Peter, James, Maryan, and the Honorable Raymond (Ann, nee Touche') Carroll; the cherished grandfather of Maria, Marisa, Shane, Nicole, Vincent, Carlos, Xavier, Victoria Rose, Lucas, and Leo Carroll; the beloved son of the late Raymond and Grace (nee Collins) Carroll; the dear brother of Raymond (the late Rosemary), Eileen (Dr. Robert) Dolehide, Grace Barry, the late Mary (the late Edward) Hogan, and the late William; the fond in-law of Rita and Albert Touche'; and the adoring uncle of many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Walter Peter Carroll; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Walter Carroll as a symbol of our condolences.