SR0354 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Maurice E. "Jack" Flaherty of rural Alexis, who passed away at June 3, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Jack Flaherty was born to Arthur Joseph and Nora Marie (Bride) Flaherty in Galesburg, Florida on June 21, 1924; he was raised and educated in rural Alexis, Illinois; he graduated from Alexis High School in 1942; he served in the U.S. Army during World War II; he married Helen A. Pease in Carthage on December 1, 1950; and

WHEREAS, Jack Flaherty farmed his entire life on the family farm just south of Alexis, retiring in the mid-1970s; he also worked as an overhead crane operator at the Rock Island Arsenal and as a foreman for the Illinois Department of Transportation Alexis Crew; he later served as road commissioner of the Kelly Township for seven years; and

WHEREAS, Jack Flaherty was a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Alexis, the Galesburg Elks Club, the Monmouth American Legion, the Monmouth VFW, and the Warren County Democrats, where he served as chairman for several years; and

WHEREAS, Jack Flaherty was preceded in death by his wife, Helen; his parents; his brother, Daniel Flaherty; his daughter, Beverly Peterson; his son, Scott Saunders; and his grandchildren, Jerry Peterson, Gary Saunders, William Flaherty, Erica Flaherty, and Ryan Bird; and

WHEREAS, Jack Flaherty is survived by his sons, Daniel (Melinda) Flaherty and Pat (Cindy) Flaherty; his grandchildren, Ricky Peterson, Joyce (Scott McCurikan) Peterson, Debbie Peterson, Chris (Tami) Saunders, Mike (Teresa) Saunders, Jeremy (Jennifer) Flaherty, Jacque (Matthews) Schweighart, and Trevor Bird; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; 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 Maurice E. "Jack" Flaherty 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 Jack Flaherty as an expression of our deepest sympathy.