SR0337 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James A. "Jim" Lawlor of Downers Grove, formerly of Broadview, Naperville, and Warrenville, who passed away on November 21, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Jim Lawlor was born to James and Nancy (Ehredt) Lawlor in Chicago on October 18, 1958 and was raised in Broadview; he graduated from St. Ignatius High School in Chicago in 1976 and from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston with a degree in English; and

WHEREAS, Jim Lawlor began his 38-year career with the City of Naperville in the Public Works Department and later became Operations Manager; he retired in June of 2021; and

WHEREAS, Jim Lawlor enjoyed golfing, especially with his buddies known as the "Golf Gang"; he was known for his mastery of crossword puzzles and trivia and his affinity for Hello Kitty toys; he was a great dad and an even better grandpa; and

WHEREAS, Jim Lawlor was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Jim Lawlor is survived by his children, Jessica (Xian) Choy, Brendan (Melissa) Lawlor, and Mary Lawlor; his grandchildren, Claire and Maggie Choy and Eden Lawlor; his brothers, Martin (Gayle) Lawlor and Kevin (Jean) Lawlor; his sisters, Suzanne (Ulick) O'Reilly, Bridget (Mark) Holm, and Julia (Gary) Zuppa; his nieces and nephews, Brian, Michael, Rachel, Jacqueline, Eric, Adam, John, James, and Joseph; his great-nieces and great-nephews; his aunts, Delores Wilson and Phyllis Brinke; his cousins and friends, especially Al Ehredt and Mary Lafayette; and his grandcat, Carl; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of James A. "Jim" Lawlor 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 Jim Lawlor as an expression of our deepest sympathy.