SR0492 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of John Patton of Waukegan on Friday, March 26, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Patton valiantly served his country in the United States Army during World War II; on November 25, 1950, he married Rebecca Kahooluhi; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Patton owned and operated Patton Screw Products in Waukegan for 34 years until his retirement in 1999; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Patton was an avid bowler, having participated in numerous leagues in Waukegan and North Chicago, and he bowled in numerous national tournaments; he also enjoyed golf and belonged to golf leagues at Foss Park in North Chicago; he was also known for his love for animals; and

WHEREAS, The passing of John Patton has been deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Rebecca; his sister, Thelma (George) O'Flaherty; his nieces and nephews, Kelley O'Flaherty Fisher, Patrick O'Flaherty, Janet (Ron) Clift, Al (Sara) Hancock, and Courtney, Mary Lou O'Flaherty, and Jaquie (Dom) Sacramento; his many great-nieces and great-nephews; and his godchildren, James A. Lutter, Margaret Zirkelbach, and James Pierce; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of John Patton, and we 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 John Patton as an expression of our deepest sympathy.