HR0120 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of the Honorable Charles Patrick "Charlie" Connor, who passed away on February 10, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Judge Connor was born in Joliet to John F. and Anna Marie (McCauley) Connor on December 14, 1928; he graduated from St. Patrick's School and Joliet Catholic High School; he studied engineering at Marquette University and earned his law degree from the University of Chicago; he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, Judge Connor practiced law at Grey, Thomas, Wallace & O'Brien; he became a judge in 1965 and chief judge of the Twelfth Circuit in 1982; he left the bench in 1986 and served as mayor of Joliet from 1987 to 1991; and

WHEREAS, Judge Connor enjoyed jogging and could be seen all around Joliet; he participated in many local groups, including the Joliet Area Historical Society; he was a founding member of the Will County Irish American Society; and

WHEREAS, Judge Connor was known for his depth of compassion, his zest for life, the strength of his integrity, and the force of his intellect; he was a loving and loyal husband and father and a stalwart friend; and

WHEREAS, Judge Connor was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Matthew Connor; and

WHEREAS, Judge Connor is survived by his wife of 50 years, Alice (Scriba) Connor; his children, Tracy Connor (Ron Golec), Darcy (Richard) Martin, Ted Connor (Michelle Snow), and Illinois State Represenative John (Julie) Connor; his grandchildren, Rocky, Connor, and Alec Martin and Colin, Jack, and Charlie Connor; and his sister, Margaret "Martha" (Jack) Peifer; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of the Honorable Charles Patrick "Charlie" Connor 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 Judge Connor as an expression of our deepest sympathy.