SR0583 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0583 LRB103 35176 LAW 65147 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Gerald L. O'Keeffe of Moline, who passed away on October 28, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Dr. O'Keeffe was born to Eugene and Louise Chaput O'Keeffe in Walhalla, North Dakota on June 19, 1937; he married Doris Folstrom in West St. Paul, Minnesota on July 8 1961; he served in the U.S. Army; and

WHEREAS, Dr. O'Keeffe worked as a veterinarian at River Bend Animal Clinic in Moline, retiring after 35 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Dr. O'Keeffe was a member of the Illinois Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association, and he served on the Rock Island County Vicariate of Catholic Schools Board of Trustees; he was a past member of the Moline Rotary and a Paul Harris Fellow; he was a past president of the Midwest Small Animal Association, the Sacred Heart Parish Council, the Sacred Heart Catholic School Board, the Seton Catholic School Board, and the Alleman Booster Club; and

WHEREAS, Dr. O'Keeffe enjoyed hiking and golfing, and he loved spending time at his grandchildren's activities; and

WHEREAS, Dr. O'Keeffe was preceded in death by his brother, Jim O'Keeffe; and

WHEREAS, Dr. O'Keeffe is survived by his wife, Doris; his children, Dan (Maureen) O'Keeffe, Karen (Jeff) O'Keeffe-Franzen, Dave (Catherine) O'Keeffe, and Susan (Dave) Lynch; 11 grandchildren; his siblings, Larry (Marge) O'Keeffe, Theresa Malone, Kathleen Melaas, and Pat (Judy Cox-Clark) O'Keeffe; his sister-in-law, Jan O'Keeffe; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dr. Gerald L. O'Keeffe 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 Dr. O'Keeffe as an expression of our deepest sympathy.