SR1232 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Daniel W. Callahan, Jr. of Oak Park, who passed away on April 30, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Dan Callahan was born on April 22, 1939 in Oak Park; he attended St. Bernardine's Elementary School and Fenwick High School before graduating from Oak Park and River Forest High School; and

WHEREAS, Dan Callahan served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps for 2 years; he subsequently served in the reserves for 2 more years; and

WHEREAS, Dan Callahan worked with his father, Daniel W. Callahan Sr., owner of D. W. Callahan and Sons Plumbing, Heating, and Lawn Sprinklers in Oak Park from the age of 17; he and his brother, Thomas, purchased the family business after his father's retirement; he subsequently retired from the business in 2004; and

WHEREAS, Dan Callahan was a member of the local Moose Club in Cicero and president of the Forest Park Kiwanis organization; he also volunteered through Kiwanis during the holidays, delivering food, gifts, and toys to children and families in need; and

WHEREAS, Dan Callahan enjoyed traveling and spending quality time with his wife and children; and

WHEREAS, Daniel W. Callahan, Jr. was the beloved husband of Betty; the loving father of Cheryl (Mark) Puknaitis, Ronald, John (Arlene), Karen Pappas, Kelly (Jeff) Chrusciel, Kimberly (Rick) Selby, and Courtney (Eddie) Cruz; the loving grandpa of 21; the great-grandpa of 5; the dear brother of Michael (Ann), Helen, Kathleen (Terry) O'Brien, Geri (Mike) Rice, the late Mary (the late Edwin) Ziebell, Thomas (the late Viola), Patsy (the late John) Collins, and Patrick Callahan; the devoted son of the late Daniel W. and Helen Callahan; and the dear uncle and friend of many; 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 Daniel W. Callahan, Jr.; and be it further

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