SR0892 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John Patrick Madden, who passed away on March 25, 2024; and

WHEREAS, John Madden, the son of Martin and Margaret Madden, was born on August 23, 1934; and

WHEREAS, John Madden ran the successful business, Madden Publishing; and

WHEREAS, John Madden was a dedicated volunteer at Maryville Academy, beginning in 1961; he and his wife personally met with and hosted parties for children residing there; he was a board member from 1970 to 2008, serving as board chairman for many years; and

WHEREAS, John Madden was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Mary Frances (Plunkett) Madden; their baby, Danny Madden; his parents; his brother, Joe Madden; and his nephew, Luke Madden; and

WHEREAS, John Madden is survived by his children, Kathleen (Tom) Loftus and Sean (Jo Ellen) Madden; his grandchildren, Michael Madden, William Madden, Mary Rose (Garrett Kawashima) Loftus, Eileen Loftus, John Madden, and Caitlin Loftus; his sisters, Peggy Casey, Mary Ewing, Barbara Madden, and Katie Kahoun; his sister-in-law, Charlene Madden; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of John Patrick Madden and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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