SR0547 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Donald Dean Walden Sr. of Joliet, who passed away on May 20, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Donald Walden was born to Grace (Deutschman) and Elmer Walden on January 15, 1931; he attended Joliet grade schools, Joliet Township High School, and Joliet Junior College; he served in the United States Navy during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, Donald Walden retired from Illinois Bell (Ameritech) after 37 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Donald Walden was a lifetime member of American Legion Post #1080 and served as the commander on seven different occasions; he was a member of the Legion Band Color Guard and volunteered for many local causes; he held memberships in various clubs and organizations including the Port Authority of Lewis University Airport, the City of Joliet Planning Commission, the board of Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, VFW Cantigny Post #367, the Will County Project Pride (Chairman), the Associated Clubs of Will County, the Disabled American Veterans, the American Legion Riders, the Veterans Assistance Commission, and Sons of the American Legion; he was also a Troy Township Trustee for over 30 years and a member of Grace United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, Donald Walden is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carol (Clemens); his children, Brian (Lisa) Walden and Don (Dena) Walden Jr.; and his grandchildren, Colin and Tyler Walden; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Donald Dean Walden Sr., 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 Donald Walden as an expression of our deepest sympathy.