SR1130 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Michael Miller Morrissey of Godfrey, who passed away on November 15, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Michael Morrissey was born in Alton to Edmund Miller and Therese (Trixie) Louise Morrissey on June 17, 1951; he graduated from Alton High School in 1969 and married Linda Newby on April 1, 1970; he earned a degree in Business Administration from the University of Miami in 1973; and

WHEREAS, Michael Morrissey followed in his father's footsteps and was an entrepreneur; he opened Morrissey Construction Company of Missouri, an extension of his family's business, Morrissey Construction Company, in 1973; he was instrumental in developing the first condominium conversion project along the Lake of the Ozarks; upon successful completion of this project, he returned home to assist in the cultivation and growth of Morrissey Construction Company; he became President of Morrissey Construction Company in 2010 and served in this role until his passing; and

WHEREAS, Michael Morrissey oversaw and participated in the completion of more than 15,000 housing units, retail outlets, churches, schools, institutional facilities for the developmentally disabled, and law enforcement headquarters; and

WHEREAS, Michael Morrissey had a love for all things St. Louis, fishing, and coins; he shared these interests with his friends and loved ones, and he often commemorated the important dates of his family and friends by giving rare coins; he loved vacationing, particularly to locations that included a beach with a deep-sea fishing boat harbor nearby; he attended many Cardinals and Rams games, including when they played in the World Series and Superbowl; and

WHEREAS, Michael Morrissey rarely missed an opportunity to cheer those he loved; he made frequent doughnut deliveries to his grandchildren's homes on weekend mornings; his infectious and fun personality was highlighted when he was surrounded by his loved ones; his kindness, patience, and empathy will be greatly missed and forever remembered; and

WHEREAS, Michael Morrissey was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law, Bill Newby; his mother-in-law, Betty Newby; his brother-in-law, Michael Newby; and his sister-in-law, Theresa Harpole; and

WHEREAS, Michael Morrissey is survived by his wife, Linda; his children, Michael Jr. (Amanda), Vanessa (Randy) Bassett, and Ryan (Sara); his grandchildren, Konnor, Kollin, Karson, Kooper, Madison Bassett, Isabelle Bassett, Shane, Caroline, and Vivienne; his siblings, Ed Jr. (Patty), Barbara (Michael) McGrew, Tom (Laurie), Jim, Joe, John, Teri (Dean) Holland, Dan (Kimara), Patrick, and Kathy (Kurt) Brandt; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Patti (Frank) Hughes, Noreen Newcome Newby, Kathy (Terry) Bristow, Nancy (John) Magurany, William (Anna) Newby, and Randy (Guillermo) Newby; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Michael Miller Morrissey 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 Michael Morrissey as an expression of our deepest sympathy.