Bill Text: IL SR1251 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Louis D. Gilbert of Macomb.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2014-05-31 - Resolution Adopted [SR1251 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2013-SR1251-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Louis D. Gilbert of Macomb, who passed
away on May 22, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Louis Gilbert was born on June 4, 1938; his
parents were Leon and Flora Frakes Gilbert; he married Melvina
Weaver on April 18, 1965; and
WHEREAS, Louis Gilbert served in the United States Navy
from 1959 to 1965, having served on the USS Essex during the
Cuban Missile Crisis; and
WHEREAS, Louis Gilbert was a self-employed painter since
1974; he also served as a Macomb City Alderman for 12 years,
having served on the City Council's public transportation and
public works committees and as the City's representative on
joint projects undertaken with McDonough County; and
WHEREAS, Louis Gilbert was a member of the Macomb American
Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Macomb Masonic Lodge;
and
WHEREAS, Louis Gilbert was preceded in death by his
parents; 5 brothers; and a sister; and

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WHEREAS, Louis Gilbert is survived by his wife, Melvina; 2
sons, Lance Gilbert and Lonnie (Wendy) Gilbert; a daughter,
Angela (Mitch) Lynn; 4 grandchildren, Nick and Drake Gilbert
and Madison and Camryn Lynn; 3 great-grandchildren, Jace,
Adalynn, and Talan Gilbert; a brother, Joe Gilbert; and a
sister, Marilyn Saliares; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his
family and friends, mourn the passing of Louis D. Gilbert; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Louis Gilbert as an expression of
our sympathy.