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1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION
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2 | | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to |
3 | | learn of the death of Joseph W. "Joe" Barth of Bloomington, who |
4 | | passed away on June 18, 2018; and
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5 | | WHEREAS, Joe Barth was born in Winfield to John D. Sr. and |
6 | | Dorothy Baum Barth on August 15, 1940; he grew up in |
7 | | Bloomington and graduated from Trinity High School in 1958; he |
8 | | then graduated from Illinois State University; he married |
9 | | Sandra Johnson in Bloomington on June 14, 1969; he proudly |
10 | | served in the National Guard from 1963 until 1969; and
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11 | | WHEREAS, Joe Barth began his teaching career at Trinity |
12 | | High School and later taught at Central Catholic High School, |
13 | | where he also coached for over 19 years; he was a professional |
14 | | photographer and photographed weddings and sports teams; he |
15 | | also served as an IHSA and ASA umpire for softball; and
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16 | | WHEREAS, Joe Barth volunteered for the Muscular Dystrophy |
17 | | Association, where he coordinated the pledge center; he was |
18 | | active in the Cursillo Community and in the Bloomington Moose |
19 | | Lodge, where he held several offices, including governor; he |
20 | | was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church; he was a loving |
21 | | father and grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his |
22 | | grandchildren; and
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