SR0296 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gladys M. O'Keefe of Joliet, who passed away on March 4, 2017 at the age of 91; and

WHEREAS, Gladys O'Keefe was a lifelong resident of Joliet; her main role was a stay-at-home mother, however, she also supported her husband every step of the way in their family-owned business; she later went on to work at Silver Cross Hospital for 15 years, retiring in 1991; and

WHEREAS, Gladys O'Keefe was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and enjoyed spending time with her family; she was a devoted Catholic and enjoyed praying the Rosary; she had a special bond with her sister, Donna, with whom she lived for many years; she was a dedicated fan of the Chicago Bears, and an avid reader; she enjoyed word searches, and watching "General Hospital"; and

WHEREAS, Gladys O'Keefe was honored with a Senate Recognition Certificate from the State of Illinois on her 90th birthday; and

WHEREAS, Gladys O'Keefe was preceded in death by her husband, Harold F. O'Keefe; her parents, Vincent and Mildred; and her sisters, Katy, Mary, Donna, and Elsie; and

WHEREAS, Gladys O'Keefe is survived by her daughters, Kathleen (Theodore) Scitar, and Erin (Robert) Boseo; her grandchildren, Robert (Cassandra) Klancher, Amy, Rebecca, Michael, and Luke; her great-grandchildren, Braelyn and Jaxson Klancher; and a special cousin, Leila Ryan; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Gladys M. O'Keefe, and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Gladys O'Keefe as an expression of our deepest sympathy.