SR0720 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Philip S. Hanrahan, who passed away on April 17, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Philip Hanrahan was born on August 7, 1927, in Keene, New Hampshire; he was the son of Walter F. and Mary Agnes (Grogan) Hanrahan; he married Bessie Robb on August 27, 1949, in Ashwillet, New Hampshire; and

WHEREAS, Philip Hanrahan served his country with pride and distinction as a member of the United States Navy during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Philip Hanrahan earned his associate degree in building construction from Wentworth Institution in Boston; and

WHEREAS, Philip Hanrahan was employed as a salesman in the tape division at Nashua Corporation for 27 years; and

WHEREAS, Philip Hanrahan served as Alderman of Alton's 2nd Ward for many years until his retirement in May of 2009; he also served as Civil Service Commissioner in Alton for 5 years and as a member of Alton's Board of Housing Directors for one year; and

WHEREAS, During Philip Hanrahan's tenure as Alderman, the Alton City Council reduced the number of aldermen from 14 to 7; started development of Riverfront Park, the former Alton Belle Casino, Clark Bridge, and 2 new firehouses; made renovations on Alton City Hall; and oversaw the building of the new U.S. Route 67 through Alton and the Donald E. Sandidge Alton Law Enforcement Center, among other projects; and

WHEREAS, Philip Hanrahan was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton and served as an usher for over 30 years; he was also a member of the East End Improvement Association and was a Third Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus No. 460; and

WHEREAS, Philip Hanrahan was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Thomas and Joseph Hanrahan; and his sister, Mary Regan; and

WHEREAS, Philip Hanrahan is survived by his wife, Bessie; his children and their spouses, Adele Annes, Susan (Donald) Ullmann, Betsy Hanrahan, and Michael Hanrahan; his grandchildren, Alexia (David) Ellett, Khari Annes, Evan Annes, Tim Ullmann, Kevin Ullmann, Emily Ullmann, Grant Harkins, Corey Harkins, Brittany Harkins, Kayla Hanrahan, Erin Hanrahan, and Patrick Hanrahan; and his great-granddaughters, Aubrey and Brynn Ellett; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Philip S. Hanrahan; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Philip Hanrahan as an expression of our sympathy.