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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Séamus
4 Joseph Reilly, who passed away on January 14, 2008; and
 
5     WHEREAS, He was born on February 3, 1939 in Navan County
6 Meath, Ireland; and
 
7     WHEREAS, Séamus Reilly was a carpenter and craftsman; the
8 quality and beauty of his work was recognized throughout his
9 community; and
 
10     WHEREAS, He was a devout Catholic and strong family man; he
11 is remembered for his strong voice and his love for music; and
 
12     WHEREAS, He and his wife visited the Illinois State Capitol
13 on May 25, 2006 along with their son, Séamus; the master
14 craftsman was impressed with the beauty and majesty of the
15 Capitol with its fine artwork and craftsmanship; and
 
16     WHEREAS, Séamus Reilly is survived by his wife, Ann Reilly;
17 his children, Séamus (Maeve) Reilly, Aileen (John) Jones, Joan
18 (Eric) Katinas, Paul (fiance, Joanne Slim) Reilly, Bernadette
19 (Andrew) Leathers, Nuala Reilly, and Noreen (companion, Denis
20 MacManus) Riley; and his grandchildren, Sinead, Ciara, Aidan,

 

 

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1 Diarmuid, Sam, Nia, Alys, Rebecca, Chloe, and Hannah;
2 therefore, be it
 
3     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
4 NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
5 mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Séamus
6 Joseph Reilly; and be it further
 
7     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
8 presented to the family of Séamus Joseph Reilly as a symbol of
9 our sincere sympathy.