SR1554 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Patricia M. "Patsy" Kernan, who passed away on May 26, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Patricia Kernan was born on May 20, 1924 in Chicago; her parents were Edwin and Rose O'Neill; she married Jack "Muddy" Kernan in January of 1946; and

WHEREAS, Patricia Kernan was a 1938 graduate of Ascension Elementary School and a 1942 graduate of Trinity High School; and

WHEREAS, Patricia Kernan was a homemaker and master seamstress, creating countless memorable outfits for all occasions for her family; after raising her kids, she worked for several years as a dispatcher for the River Forest Police Department; and

WHEREAS, Patricia Kernan enjoyed working with her creative abilities and spent half the year sewing, crocheting, or crafting Christmas presents for her family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Patricia Kernan was preceded in death by a daughter, Bridget (Art) Hubbard; and

WHEREAS, Patricia Kernan is survived by her husband, Jack; 3 children, Kathy Kernan (Milton Dudley), Jake (Gay Ann), and Mike (Joan); 12 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Peggy (the late Bill) Gawne; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Patricia M. "Patsy" Kernan; and be it further

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