Bill Text: IL SR0275 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Rev. Gertrude Ann Wallace of Alton.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-03-09 - Resolution Adopted [SR0275 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-SR0275-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Rev. Gertrude Ann Wallace of Alton, who
passed away on February 24, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Wallace was born in Wood River to Anton and
Anna Mennemeyer on February 8, 1923; she married Kenneth C.
Wallace in West Alton, Missouri on December 31, 1941; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Wallace was a licensed practical nurse at
Lincoln Memorial Hospital; she was also a licensed minister
with the Illinois District of the Assemblies of God; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Wallace and her husband were ministers at
Assemblies of God for six decades; they ministered at the Mason
City Assembly of God Church for over 40 years; they also served
as interim pastors at various churches for 10 years and worked
with the MAPS program across the country; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Wallace was a member of the Carlinville
Assembly of God Church and then Abundant Life Community Church
in Alton; in 2013, the Illinois District of the Assemblies of
God honored her with the first Legacy Award, given to ministers
who have served as role models of faith, service, and
leadership; and

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WHEREAS, Rev. Wallace was preceded in death by her husband,
Kenneth, and her siblings, Al, Agnes, Helen, Gina, Francis,
Clarence, Grace, and Harold; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Wallace is survived by her children, Donald
L. (Barbara) Wallace, and Dr. Jane (Rev. Gerald) Calaway; her
grandchildren, Kimberly (Brad) Kruisselbrink, Ken (Cindy)
Wallace, Jaynanne (Dr. Ron) Calaway-Habeck, and Dr. Jared
(Stacy) Calaway; her great-great-grandchildren, Stanton,
Austin, Kassidy, Bekah, Jaryn, Ben, and Xander; six
step-great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Rev. Gertrude Ann Wallace, and extend our sincere condolences
to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Rev. Wallace as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.