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92_HR0073
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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives wish to extend their sincere condolences to
4 the family and friends of Edward J. Barry of Oak Lawn,
5 Illinois who passed away on January 31, 2001; and
6 WHEREAS, Edward J. Barry was born on July 25, 1920 in
7 Chicago to Eugene and Ann Barry; Edward and his siblings,
8 Helen-Kaye, Mary, Jack, Eugene, Phillip and Ann were raised
9 in the parish of St. Leo; and
10 WHEREAS, Edward J. Barry served our country in World War
11 II and was a recipient of the Purple Heart; his service to
12 country and community continued as he served over twenty
13 years with the Chicago Police Department and ascended to the
14 position of Sergeant; and
15 WHEREAS, Edward J. Barry married Norine Judge on April
16 15, 1950; they raised their four children, Michael, Maureen,
17 Edward Jr., and Laura, at 79th and Whipple in the parish of
18 St. Thomas More; and they are the proud grandparents of seven
19 grandchildren, Bridget, Nora, Ashley, Eddie III, Abbey,
20 Michael and Patrick; and
21 WHEREAS, Edward J. Barry was a member of the Elks Lodge
22 #1596 and St. Thomas More Holy Name Society; and
23 WHEREAS, Edward J. Barry was a loving son, brother,
24 father, uncle, grandfather and a loyal friend and known to be
25 a caring and generous man; and
26 WHEREAS, The passing of Edward J. Barry will be deeply
27 felt by all who knew and loved him; therefore, be it
28 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
29 NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
30 we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of
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1 Edward J. Barry of Oak Lawn, Illinois; and be it further
2 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
3 presented to the family of Edward J. Barry.