Bill Text: IL SR1438 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Russell E. "Russ" Kalb of Sherman.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-01-13 - Resolution Adopted [SR1438 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2019-SR1438-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Russell E. "Russ" Kalb of Sherman, who
passed away on September 23, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Russ Kalb was born in Springfield to Russell
Eugene and Dorothy Mae (Fifer) Kalb on August 1, 1948; he
graduated from Feitshans High School in 1966 and served with
the U.S. Army in Vietnam; he fought in the Tet Offensive and
was honorably discharged in 1970; he married Janet Patkes on
April 8, 1971; and
WHEREAS, Russ Kalb joined the Springfield Fire Department
in 1974 and served for 28 years, retiring as a captain; and
WHEREAS, Russ Kalb enjoyed golfing, time in the yard, and
offering his opinions on domestic and international affairs; he
enjoyed time with his family and friends, making jokes and
laughing at the jokes he made; and
WHEREAS, Russ Kalb was preceded in death by his parents and
his sister, Nancy Kabat; and
WHEREAS, Russ Kalb is survived by his wife of 49 years,
Janet; his son, Brian (Julia) Kalb; his daughter, Brenda (Mike)

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Carter; his grandchildren, Grace and Megan Kalb, and Connor and
Kyle Carter; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Russell E. "Russ" Kalb 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 Russ Kalb as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.