SR2077 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Terry T. McConnaughay of Geneva, who passed away on August 8, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Terry McConnaughay was born in Bluford to James and Mary (Bowling) McConnaughay on February 2, 1920; he served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II in the European theater and received the Bronze Medal; he married Rocadella C. "Rockie" Perrone in 1946; and

WHEREAS, Terry McConnaughay worked for Geneva Modern Kitchens for 25 years; he co-founded and was the owner and operator of the Duralam Company in Elburn, a manufacturer of countertops and cabinets; and

WHEREAS, Terry McConnaughay was an avid reader; he enjoyed studying American history and watching Jeopardy; he also enjoyed gardening and loved being outdoors and fishing at his cottage in northern Wisconsin; and

WHEREAS, Terry McConnaughay was preceded in death by his wife, Rockie; his son, James; his parents; and his siblings, James O., Glenn, William, Norma Lundberg, and Ronald; and

WHEREAS, Terry McConnaughay is survived by his daughter-in-law, Peggy (James); his sons, Dale (Catherine Ann) and Mark; his grandchildren, Erin McConnaughay, Rebecca Bratcher, Brent McConnaughay, and Bryce McConnaughay; his great-grandchildren, Kate Lee, Jack Lang, and Evan Bratcher; his brother, Paul (Lois); his sister, Isabelle Fisher; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

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