Bill Text: IL SR2070 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Russell C. Wells of Waukegan.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2016-11-16 - Resolution Adopted [SR2070 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-SR2070-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Russell C. Wells of Waukegan, who passed
away on June 17, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Russell Wells was born on June 4, 1951 in
Waukegan; his parents were Raymond and Shirley Wells; and
WHEREAS, Russell Wells graduated from Waukegan High School
in 1969; and
WHEREAS, Russell Wells was a partner in local businesses,
including the Grand Bowl in Waukegan, O'Leary's Public House in
Chicago, and the Evergreen Golf Course in Elkhorn, Wisconsin;
and
WHEREAS, Russell Wells was preceded in death by his
parents; his sisters, Marilyn Wells and Cheryl Cluck; and his
father-in-law, Clarence Rajala; and
WHEREAS, Russell Wells is survived by his wife of 41 years,
Kathleen; his daughters, Melissa (Scott) Metzelfeld and
Rachel; his grandchildren, Myles and Sadie Metzelfeld; his
brothers, Roger (Linda) and Bruce; his sister, Carolyn (Peter)
Dorhout; his mother-in-law, Natheen Rajala; his

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brother-in-law, Terry (Patty) Rajala; his sisters-in-law,
Sandra Rajala, Eileen (Keith) Meyer, and Jennifer (Tim) Boehle;
and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his
family and friends, mourn the passing of Russell C. Wells; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Russell Wells as an expression of
our sympathy.