SR2548 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Rocco Peter Dawson of Harvard, who passed away on November 26, 2016 at the age of 81; and

WHEREAS, Rocco Dawson was born in Highland Park to Joseph Edward and Marie G. (Petite) Dawson on October 30, 1935; he married Margaret E. Hirons in Arlington Heights on November 26, 1964; and

WHEREAS, Rocco Dawson served in the United States Army; he worked as an Operating Engineer for the Local 150 until his retirement; and

WHEREAS, Rocco Dawson was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus; he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Rocco Dawson was preceded in death by one son, Mark Dawson; and two brothers, Joseph and Kenneth Dawson; and

WHEREAS, Rocco Dawson is survived by his wife of 52 years, Margaret; his children, Peter (Karen) Dawson, Paul (Paula) Dawson, and Theresa Dawson; his daughter-in-law, Tina Dawson (Brian) Scott; his seven grandchildren, Luke Dawson, Devon Dawson, Grace Dawson, Tate Dawson, Kailey Haron, Phoebe Haron, and Ashten Umphenour; and his brother, Frank Dawson; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Rocco Peter Dawson, 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 Rocco Dawson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.