SR1365 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Leonard Doyle of Champaign, who passed away on January 25, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Doyle was born near Ivesdale to Margaret and Frank Boyle on November 13, 1928; at four weeks of age, after the death of his mother, he was adopted by his uncle and aunt, Mike and Julia Doyle; he married Loretto B. O'Connor at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Ivesdale on October 18, 1952; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Doyle worked at the Assembly Hall for 43 years and at Owens Funeral Home for over 20 years; he retired from Eisner-Jewel after 32 years of service and 17 years with the MTD; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Doyle's community involvement included 67 years at the Virginia Theatre; he was the co-founder of the Champaign Urbana Theatre Company (CUTC); for 65 years, he held numerous positions in the local and state councils of the Knights of Columbus and Squires; he was actively involved in the Champaign-Urbana Freedom Celebration for over 50 years; he also served as a Eucharistic Minister for Holy Cross Catholic Church for over 40 years; due to his love of people, he was never without a community project; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Doyle was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; his sister; and one of his great-grandchhildren; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Doyle is survived by his daughters, Margaret Doyle, Mary (John) Bartko, Brenda Hyre, Linda (Ken) Knox, and Barbara (Mike) Wallace; his 12 grandchildren; his 18 great-grandchildren; his three nieces; and his two 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 Leonard Doyle 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 Leonard Doyle as an expression of our deepest sympathy.