SR1033 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joseph Francis Callahan of Crystal Lake, who passed away on March 11, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Callahan was born on September 14, 1928 in Chicago; his parents were John and Anne Callahan; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Callahan graduated from DePaul University in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Callahan served his country as a member of the United States Navy, retiring at the rank of Commander; and

WHEREAS, In 1944, Joseph Callahan joined Sears, Roebuck and Co., where he held various marketing and finance positions for 44 years, eventually becoming Director of Headquarters Merchandising Systems; after retiring from Sears in 1988, he joined the Art Institute of Chicago, where he worked until his retirement in 1993; he continued to work with several local businesses in the community and volunteered much of his time; he also served as co-chair of many groups, in which he found time to individually help people going through crisis situations; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Callahan was the devoted father of Mary Eileen (Mark) Pfeiler, Patricia Ann (Edward Ehmpke) Blaida, Jeannette Marie Callahan, Joseph Francis (Maria) Callahan, Jr., and Julianna Joan Callahan; the beloved grandfather of Jason (Karla) Pfeiler, Mark Joseph Pfeiler, Brittina Whiting, Leanne Whiting, Michael Ehmpke, and Joseph and Michael Callahan; the great-grandfather of Keira, Kiley, Kailynn, and Emma; and the dear brother of John (late Rosemary), Patrick (Barbara) and Maurice (Yvonne) Callahan, and Mary Rita (late James) Joyce; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Joseph Francis Callahan; and be it further

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