Bill Text: IL SR1458 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Cornelius O'Neill.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-01-13 - Resolution Adopted [SR1458 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2019-SR1458-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Cornelius "Connie" O'Neill of Joliet, who
passed away on September 1, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Connie O'Neill was born to Cornelius and Mary
(Gleason) O'Neill in Joliet in 1933; he graduated from Joliet
Catholic High School in 1950; and
WHEREAS, Connie O'Neill retired from the Teamsters Union,
Local 179, and the City of Joliet Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Connie O'Neill was a fourth-degree member of the
Knights of Columbus, a member of the Italian American Cultural
Society, and a former member of St. Mary Carmelite in Joliet;
and
WHEREAS, Connie O'Neill loved music, dancing, and fishing;
and
WHEREAS, Connie O'Neill was preceded in death by his son,
Connie O'Neill Jr.; his parents; and his brother, Jim Bell; and
WHEREAS, Connie O'Neill is survived by his loving wife,
Josephine Juresic; his sister, Mary Ellen Vorhees; and numerous

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nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Cornelius "Connie" O'Neill 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 Connie O'Neill as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.