SR1278 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John T. "Jack" Tierney, who passed away on January 10, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Jack Tierney graduated from St. Ignatius High School and attended Lewis College before joining the United States Marine Corps and serving during the Korean War; he married Beverly Basso; and

WHEREAS, Jack Tierney was a longtime worker for the City of Chicago in Public Works as a hoisting engineer; he was a member of International Union Of Operating Engineers Local 150; and

WHEREAS, Jack Tierney was a loyal member of the Knights of Columbus; he Loved Tuesday lunch "with the boys" at Doc Ryan's; and

WHEREAS, Love found Jack Tierney a second time through his long-time partner, Christine Costanzo; he "adopted" her family with love and care: sister, Donna Pazzelli, sister-in-law, Carole Wiegel, and Matthew and Melissa Wiegel; and

WHEREAS, Jack Tierney was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly; and

WHEREAS, Jack Tierney was the son of the late Joseph and Irene Tierney; brother to siblings Joseph (Jeanne), the late Raymond (Irene), Irene (Bob) McArdle, and Marian (Jim) Stockwell; proud father of John F. (Cheri), Michael (Kathy), Marilyn (Bill) Haugh, Patti (Chuck) Addesso, and Brian (Kathleen); grandfather of Colleen (Matt) Scarola, Michael John (Stephanie), Kevin (Shelby), Caitlin (Mathias) DeLacey, Shannon (Marty) Teresi, Sean (Laurel), Claire, Jackie Addesso, and Michael (Debby) Robertson; great-grandfather to Benjamin, Olivia, Micaela, Reagan, Oliver, Lydia, Madelyn, Nora, Drew, and Dylan; fond brother-in-law of Joseph (Jeanne) Basso, John (Sharon) Basso, and the late Carl (Sylvia) Plumery; he was a devoted uncle and great-uncle to many; therefore, be it

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