SR0119 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joseph Lindsey Loftus, who passed away on January 25, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Loftus was born on April 28, 1951 to Thomas J. and Margaret M. Loftus; he earned his degree in elementary education from Illinois State University; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Loftus was employed with the Department of Corrections, retiring after 22 years; at the time of his retirement, he served as Warden of the Danville Correctional Center; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Loftus enjoyed politics and was an active member of the Vermilion County Democrats; he also enjoyed fishing, storytelling, riding his Harley, and spending time with his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Loftus is survived by his wife, Janice (nee Neposchian); his son, Jon Loftus (wife, Jenny); his grandchildren, Avery and Ava; his brother, Michael (wife, Judith) and his nieces, Kate and Sarah; his sister, Mary (husband, John Craig) and his nephews, David and Jesse; his sister, Eileen Lofus, and his niece, Elizabeth, and nephews, Christopher and Patrick; his extended family, Kim Neposchian, Ken Page, Tim and Jeanne Farrow, and Jay and Julie Neposchian; his other nieces, Anne, Laurel, and Linden; and his other nephews, Patrick and Michael; and

WHEREAS, Joe Loftus fought a valiant battle with cancer to the very end and, per his wishes, a celebration of his life family and friends gathered at Turtle Run to celebrate his life, rather than mourn his loss; therefore, be it

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

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