SR0899 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard J. Cremeens of Joliet, who passed away on August 25, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Richard Cremeens was born to Clarence "Bus" and Helen Cremeens on February 23, 1955; he graduated from Joliet Catholic High School in 1973 and received his bachelor's degree in psychology from Lewis University in Romeoville in 1977, where he attended on a wrestling scholarship and was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity; he earned a master's degree in education and guidance/counseling from Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky in 1986; and

WHEREAS, Richard Cremeens was a licensed mental health counselor at the Will County Mental Health Department; he focused on vulnerable children and adolescents; he would often work all day and be out on call in the evening in emergency departments across Will County; and

WHEREAS, Richard Cremeens was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and Cubs and relished seeing the Cubs win the 2016 World Series; he was also a horse racing fan and enjoyed visiting with family at Kentucky Derby parties; his passion was his family, and he would say that his greatest accomplishment and greatest joy was being a father; and

WHEREAS, Richard Cremeens was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Tim and Tom Cremeens; and many other friends and family; and

WHEREAS, Richard Cremeens is survived by his son, Christopher Cremeens; his stepdaughter, Danielle (Shaun) Kennedy; his brothers, Michael (Ann) Cremeens and James (Judy) Cremeens; his sisters, MaryAnn (Marty) Mudron and Maureen (Thomas) Cercone; his twin sister, Katherine; 17 nieces and nephews; and 38 great-nieces and great-nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Richard J. Cremeens, 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 Richard Cremeens as an expression of our deepest sympathy.