SR1095 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dominic M. "Dom" Paone of Joliet, who passed away on November 4, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Dominic Paone graduated from St. Joseph Grade School in 1965 and Joliet Catholic High School in 1969; he received his bachelor's degree in accounting from Lewis University in 1973 and graduated from the University of Wisconsin, School of Bank Administration Executive Program; and

WHEREAS, Dominic Paone enjoyed a long career in banking as a vice president for First Midwest Bank, the First National Bank of Joliet, and BMO Harris Bank, all in downtown Joliet; he was a member of the Institute of Management Accountants; and

WHEREAS, Dominic Paone was an avid sports fan; he enjoyed attending games and following his beloved Chicago Cubs, Bears, Bulls, and Notre Dame football; one of his passions was to watch his sons and grandsons participate in sports and he never missed a game; he loved to travel, attending numerous college football games and baseball tournaments to watch his boys; he enjoyed visiting Disneyland and Disney World and always looked forward to the annual family trip to Las Vegas; and

WHEREAS, Dominic Paone was preceded in death by his parents, Dominic T. and Dorothy A. (Pappas) Paone; and

WHEREAS, Dominic Paone is survived by his proud sons, Michael J. (Carleen) Paone and Brian M. (Kristan) Paone; his beloved grandsons, Brandon, Alexander, Vincent, and Matthew; his sisters, Donna J. Crossen and Diane (Robert) Remley; his nephew and godson, William A. Crossen; his former spouse, Linda Paone; and numerous cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dominic M. "Dom" Paone, 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 Dominic Paone as an expression of our deepest sympathy.