SR1369 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Mayor Kevin M. Casey of Hometown, who passed away on December 9, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Casey was born to Jim and Marilyn Casey on November 7, 1954; he was the fourth of six children, namely Maureen Pannaralla, Joan (Mike) Cellini, Jim Casey, Marilou Casey, and Karen (Steve) Cichon; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Casey was a devoted public servant, beginning his service as an alderman before becoming the Mayor of the City of Hometown in 2009, one of his proudest achievements; his pride for Hometown was unmatched; he strove to always keep Hometown a place where people would want to raise their families, taking special care on planning events, which included his favorites, Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and Breakfast/Pictures with Santa; he also served as a member of the Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 School Board; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Casey had three major loves of his life, his wife, his family, and the City of Hometown; he and his wife enjoyed going out for breakfast before starting a busy day of spending time with their children0 and grandchildren; his favorite pastime was watching his grandchildren play sports; he also enjoyed playing basketball with his grandchildren, playfully teasing them, and attempting to get them on the trampoline; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Casey will be remembered for his presence, his sharp sense of humor, and his endless devotion to his wife and public service; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Casey was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Casey is survived by his wife of 47 years, Cathy; his children, Kevin, Michelle (Kyle), Melissa (Dave), and Tim; his grandchildren, Katie, Danny, Quin, Cal, Delaney, Mason, Shea, Archie, Wolf, Vivienne, and Mick; his sisters-in-law, Pam and Linda; his brother-in-law, Roger (Nadine); his Foley brothers and sisters; and his many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Mayor Kevin M. Casey of Hometown 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 Mayor Casey as an expression of our deepest sympathy.