SR0868 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Terrence N. "Monk" Tiernan of Waukegan, who passed away on July 19, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Terrence Tiernan was born on May 9, 1938, in Waukegan; he graduated from Waukegan High School and joined the Marine Corps in 1956; he served for three years and wrestled on the USMC team; he attended the University of Illinois in Champaign and wrestled there also; and

WHEREAS, Terrence Tiernan was a computer systems analyst for most of his career; he worked at Outboard Marine Corporation, Snap On Tools, and Brunswick Corporation; he also owned or partnered in local businesses, including Action Office, TnT's Tap, and Badger Egg; he retired from civil service at USMEPCOM as Director of Information Management in 2002; and

WHEREAS, Terrence Tiernan was a member of the Lake County Marine Corps League and a founding member of The Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Automobile Racing and Beer Drinking in America; and

WHEREAS, Terrence Tiernan loved spending time with his family and friends; he enjoyed golfing, attending auto races, fishing, restoring his 1967 Sunbeam Tiger, cooking, wintering in Ft. Myers, Florida, and the occasional cocktail; he had two holes-in-one while golfing, had a quick wit, and loved telling funny stories; and

WHEREAS, Terrence Tiernan was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew Tiernan and Magdalen Ditter; his first wife, Kathleen; his brother, James Tiernan; his sister, Patricia; and his stepfather, Richard Ditter; and

WHEREAS, Terrence Tiernan is survived by his wife of 24 years, Margery (Brecheisen) Tiernan; his son, Michael (Myrta) Tiernan; and his grandchildren, Bryan and James Tiernan; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Terrence Tiernan, and we 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 his family as an expression of our deepest sympathy.