SR1235 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John Edward "Jack" Nolan, Sr. of Harvard, who passed away on October 20, 2015; and

WHEREAS, John Nolan, Sr. was born in Harvard on August 3, 1935 to Frank, Sr. and Elma (nee Davis) Nolan; he attended local Catholic schools and, afterward, joined the United States Navy, where he served from 1955 to 1958; he married Stella Louise Nicholson in 1966; and

WHEREAS, After the Navy, John Nolan, Sr. attended barber college and worked as a barber for the next 50 years; and

WHEREAS, John Nolan, Sr. was an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, where he participated in and catered numerous events, and was also a member of the choir; he was a member of the Sportsman's Club, the Moose Lodge, the Knights of Columbus, and other local organizations; he and his wife were founding members of the Queen's Vagabonds choir, of which they were both members for over 20 years; and

WHEREAS, John Nolan, Sr. was preceded in death by his wife, Stella; his son, John Edward Nolan, Jr.; his parents; his mother-in-law and father-in-law; 3 brothers; and one sister; and

WHEREAS, John Nolan, Sr. is survived by his daughter, Debra Ann Nolan; his son, Joshua Joseph (Amy) Nolan; his daughter-in-law, Christina Nolan; his granddaughters, Bridgette Nolan and Jessica Gomez; his grandson, John Nolan; his 6 siblings; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of John Edward "Jack" Nolan, Sr., 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 John Nolan, Sr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.