HR0136 97TH 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 Thomas D. Mahoney of Edison Park, who passed away on January 3, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Mahoney was born on February 19, 1948; his parents were Joseph and Anna Marie Mahoney; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Mahoney attended grammar school at Immaculate Conception; he subsequently attended Saint Patrick High School, where he held the St. Patrick's Freshman 100-yard dash track record for 25 years at 10.1 seconds; he was also a three-year letterman on the famed 1963, 1964, and 1965 undefeated championship Shamrock football teams; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Mahoney earned his bachelor's degree in business and commerce from DePaul University in 1970; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Mahoney served as an educator at Saint Patrick High School for over 37 years; after serving as coach of the school's freshman football team, he taught law, general business, religion, and typing classes and served as chairperson of the school's Business Department; he was also employed as a real estate broker in the northwest area of Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Mahoney was inducted into the Saint Patrick Hall of Fame in 2001 in recognition of his many contributions to Saint Patrick High School and its students; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Mahoney was the beloved husband of Karan for 40 years; the loving father of Eileen (Martin) Philbin and Joseph (Kirsten) Mahoney; the proud grandfather of Joey, Danny, Ava, and Olivia; the dear brother of Anita (Jim) McGowan, Joseph (Lea) Mahoney, and Margaret Mary (Jack) Fischer; and the fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Thomas D. Mahoney; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Thomas Mahoney as an expression of our sympathy.