SR0714 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Army Sergeant Jack Hennessy on October 1, 2004 in Baghdad, Iraq; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Hennessy was assigned to the Army's 1st Cavalry Division; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Hennessy was killed during a gun battle while monitoring a traffic checkpoint; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Hennessy moved to Naperville with his family in 1991 and attended Maplebrook Elementary School and Lincoln Junior High; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Hennessy played soccer and competed in gymnastics and wrestling, qualifying in his junior year for the Illinois High School Association boys gymnastics state championships; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Hennessy was known to be funny, outgoing, and a class-clown who liked 80's music, foam trucker hats, goofy t-shirts and funny movies; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Hennessy enlisted in the Army as a senior in high school and began service after graduating from Naperville Central High School in Naperville in 2001; and

WHEREAS, After Sergeant Hennessy enlisted in the military, his family watched as the young man evolved from an active, precocious child into a mature, determined leader whose first priority was to serve his country; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Hennessy was proud to serve his country and showed his commitment to restoring peace by volunteering for duties in Iraq; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Hennessy strived to be a good soldier and, at the young age of 21, embodied the true spirit of a soldier, being faithful and loyal always to his family, friends, and country; and

WHEREAS, We recognize Sergeant Hennessy for his unwavering bravery and service to his country; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Army Sergeant Jack Hennessy will be deeply felt by many, especially his father, Bernie and devoted mother, Cindy; his brother, Eric; his sister, Anna; and dozens of family members and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Army Sergeant Jack Hennessy along with all who knew and loved him and extend our sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Army Sergeant Jack Hennessy as a token of our deepest sympathy.