SR0322 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Edward F. Gilligan, Sr. of Harvard, who passed away on February 6, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Edward Gilligan, Sr. was born on November 14, 1937 in Chicago; his parents were Edward F. and Anna Mae (nee Malloy) Gilligan; he married Ellen D. Anderson on April 4, 1970 in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Edward Gilligan, Sr. served his country as a member of the United States Army Corps of Engineers for 10 years; and

WHEREAS, Edward Gilligan, Sr. was a graduate of Coyne Electrical School; he was employed as a union electrician with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 117 for over 40 years; during his career as an electrician, he worked on the Byron Nuclear Plant, Motorola in Harvard, and the Huntley Outlet Mall; he also worked as a Century 21 Real Estate salesperson; and

WHEREAS, Edward Gilligan, Sr. used his skills as an electrician, helping others through PADS and through many Catholic churches in McHenry County and Necedah, Wisconsin; he also gave much support to the local food pantry; and

WHEREAS, Edward Gilligan, Sr. was Ham Radio Operator KB9FIL and a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus; and

WHEREAS, Edward Gilligan, Sr. enjoyed traveling and visited many places, including Ireland, various places in the United States, and the Caribbean; he also loved spending time with his family and union friends, raising animals, working on cars, and volunteer work; and

WHEREAS, Edward Gilligan, Sr. was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and a brother-in-law, Ray Ostrowski, Sr.; and

WHEREAS, Edward Gilligan, Sr. is survived by 4 children, Edward F. (LeeAnn) Gilligan, III, Mary Gilligan, MaryAnn (Domingo) Parada, and Michael P. (Erin) Gilligan; 3 grandchildren, Darrin Jacob, Grace Marie, and Prestan Quinn Gilligan; 2 sisters, Josephine Ostrowski and Rosalie Gilligan; and many nieces and nephews; 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 Edward F. Gilligan, Sr.; and be it further

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