SR1624 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard A. Cope, Jr. of Elgin and Wonder Lake, who passed away on November 3, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Richard Cope, Jr. was born on November 18, 1939 to Richard, Sr. and Helen Cope; he served in the United States Navy; and

WHEREAS, Richard Cope, Jr. was a founding partner of Parr Electric, Inc. for over 30 years, retiring in 2001; and

WHEREAS, Richard Cope, Jr. was preceded in death by his parents; his infant son, Jeffrey Alan; his wife, Mary Lou Cope (nee Miller); his grandson, Kwinn Mulholland; and his step-grandson, Nick Nowotnik; and

WHEREAS, Richard Cope, Jr. is survived by his wife of 20 years, Carol; his daughters, Joy (Jay) Mulholland, Julie Scoggins, and Janet (Arnold) Moeller; his step-daughter, Anna Ramza; his step-sons, John (Stephanie) Ramza, Robert (Jill) Ramza, and Steve (Karyn) Ramza; his brother, Jay (Jane) Cope; his sister, Terry Cope; and many loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Richard A. Cope, Jr., 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 Cope, Jr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.