HR0266 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Reverend Daniel J. O'Sullivan, who passed away on December 15, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Daniel O'Sullivan served with the Archdiocese of Chicago for 46 years; he served as the Pastor of St. Irenaeus Church in Park Forest for the past 19 years; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Daniel O'Sullivan was active in the Park Forest Clergy Association and was previously honored as Pastor of the Year at Freedom Hall; he presided over the Kiwanis World Day of Prayer and Hands Across America; he also ran in the Scenic P.F. 5K Run and attended many traditional Kiwanis Pancake Days; he also served as chaplain of the Kerry Association; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Daniel O'Sullivan was inducted into the Park Forest Hall of Fame in April of 2007 in recognition of his service to his community; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Daniel O'Sullivan was the beloved son of the late Margaret, nee Daly, and Timothy O'Sullivan; the dear brother of Neil (Pat) and Jerry (Kathy) O'Sullivan; the fond uncle of Tim (Jean) and Dan (Caryn) O'Sullivan and Eileen (Jim) Koch; and the great-uncle of Matt, Kevin, Jack, Maggie, Mikey, Danny, Colin and Meghan; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Daniel O'Sullivan will be remembered by all who knew and loved him as a warm, kind, loving, compassionate, and understanding person; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Reverend Daniel J. O'Sullivan; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Reverend Daniel J. O'Sullivan as an expression of our sympathy.