SR0510 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joseph G. Bartel of Edison Park; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Bartel was born in Chicago; he was a resident of Edison Park for many years; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Bartel served in a civil defense job as a gear inspector during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Bartel was employed in distribution work at Wilson Sporting Goods; he also worked as a mold polisher at Metal Masters and was also employed at Monogram Models for 25 years; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Bartel enjoyed playing music; he was an excellent drummer who played with various bands through the years and performed at the 1933 Century of Progress; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Bartel was a member of Edison Park Lutheran Church; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Bartel was preceded in death by wife, Lorrelle, and his 6 brothers and sisters; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Bartel was the loving father of Joseph H. (Karen), Ron (Arlene), and Allan (Lorrie); the devoted grandfather of Susan (Paul), Sally (Mike), Joseph W., John (Laura), Cynthia, Claire, Paul (Gina), and David; and the great-grandfather of 8; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Joseph G. Bartel; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Joseph Bartel as an expression of our sympathy.