SR0987 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John James "Jim" Killoran, Jr. of Bloomington, who passed away on August 29, 2015; and

WHEREAS, John Killoran, Jr. was born on October 23, 1940 in Bloomington; his parents were John James and Anne Skipper Killoran; he married Ann Marie Cottone on August 23, 1958 in Bloomington; and

WHEREAS, John Killoran, Jr. was raised in Bloomington and married his Trinity High School sweetheart; he worked at Paxton's Typewriter, Inc. for many years; and

WHEREAS, John Killoran, Jr. was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Bloomington for many years and served as a Grand Knight; and

WHEREAS, John Killoran, Jr. enjoyed all sports, the St. Louis Cardinals, his pontoon boat, and snowmobiling with his special friends; and

WHEREAS, John Killoran, Jr. was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Thomas Killoran and Donald Kerr; and

WHEREAS, John Killoran, Jr. is survived by his wife, Ann Marie; his children, Kathleen (Mark) Duff, Linda (Larry Jordan) Killoran, and James (Tracy) Killoran; his grandchildren, Andy Grant, Jacqueline Duff, Jack Killoran, and Sam Killoran; his sister, Nancy (James) Mikel; Robert Kerr; his special friend, Jack (Donna) Dearth; and his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-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 John James "Jim" Killoran, Jr.; and be it further

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