SR0902 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Rosemary "Rosie" Sullivan of Bloomington, who passed away on December 19, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Rosemary Sullivan was born in Bloomington to Martin J. and Julia L. Killian Kelley on April 25, 1932; she graduated from Trinity High School in 1950 and married Michael S. Sullivan in Merna on February 16, 1952; and

WHEREAS, Rosemary Sullivan was primarily a homemaker and also enjoyed working at both Jack & Jill and Roland's in downtown Bloomington; and

WHEREAS, Rosemary Sullivan was a member of the Historic St. Patrick Catholic Church in Bloomington, where she was involved with the Altar and Rosary Society; she was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary; she was an avid card player and was a member of many bridge clubs and, along with her husband, was a 50-plus-year member of a couples 500 card group; and

WHEREAS, Rosemary Sullivan was preceded in death by her husband, Michael, and her sons, Mark and David Sullivan; and

WHEREAS, Rosemary Sullivan is survived by her children, Mike (Ann), Beth, and Kelley (Brad Cook) Sullivan; 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 Rosemary "Rosie" Sullivan 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 Rosemary Sullivan as an expression of our deepest sympathy.