SR0523 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Rosemary "Rosie" Donnelly Crowley Manning of Peoria, who passed away on August 16, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Rosemary Crowley Manning was born on May 24, 1931 in Peoria; her parents were Harold and Marie (Kelly) Donnelly; she married William A. "Billy" Crowley Jr. on May 8, 1954; he passed away on February 22, 1984; she later married Robert E. Manning, Jr. on March 24, 2001; he passed away on July 22, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Rosemary Crowley Manning was a 1949 graduate of the Academy of Our Lady, where she earned the honor of May Queen and was involved in all the school's musical activities; she also was a proud member of the National Honor Society; she subsequently attended St. Mary's College in Leavenworth, Kansas on a voice scholarship and served as president of her freshman class; and

WHEREAS, Rosemary Crowley Manning was employed at Argonaut Great Central Insurance and Caterpillar Inc.; she later retired from Woodruff High School after 23 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Following her retirement, Rosemary Crowley Manning joined the Women of Woodruff club to stay connected to her friends; she worked as a cosmetic consultant for the Magic of Aloe for 40 years; she also served on the board of the Morton Civic Chorus and sang with the group for 15 years; and

WHEREAS, Rosemary Crowley Manning was a member of the Catholic Women's League and was a recipient of the organization's Angel Award; on June 5, 2011, Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis issued a proclamation designating "Rosie Crowley Manning Day"; and

WHEREAS, Rosemary Crowley Manning was an avid sports fan; her strong Catholic faith and Irish heritage made the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team her number 1 passion, with Bradley University basketball following closely behind; and

WHEREAS, Rosemary Crowley Manning was a solo vocalist and choir director at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, where she beautifully sang and gladly served for almost 60 years; she also enjoyed performing singing telegrams to celebrate the arrival of new babies, birthdays, anniversaries, and retirements; and

WHEREAS, Rosemary Crowley Manning was preceded in death by her first husband, William Crowley; her second husband, Robert Manning, Jr.; her sister, Kathleen McQuellon; and her brothers, Hank Donnelly and Dick Donnelly; and

WHEREAS, Rosemary Crowley Manning is survived by her children, Karen (Bob) Metzinger, Debi (John) Redington, James (Gail) Crowley, William A. (Laura) Crowley III, and John (Chris) Crowley; her 13 grandchildren; her 2 great-grandchildren; her step-children, Michael Manning, Lauren (Tom) Donlan, Linda Manning, Angela (Dan) Aeschliman, Robert (Kristen) Manning, James Manning, and Paul (Katie) Manning; her 18 step-grandchildren; her 8 step-great-grandchildren; her sisters-in-law, Angela Crowley Kenny and Georgana Donnelly; her cousins that were raised with her, Jim (Gerrie) Kelly and Bob (Grace) Kelly; and her many other cousins, nieces, and nephews; 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 Rosemary "Rosie" Donnelly Crowley Manning; and be it further

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