SR1019 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Rodger D. O'Kane of Rock Island, who passed away on April 15, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Rodger O'Kane was born to Ike and Joyce (Hicks) O'Kane in Douglas, Michigan on December 17, 1954; he married Delia Abadilla in Pullman, Michigan on June 11, 1977; and

WHEREAS, Rodger O'Kane worked for the U.S. Navy as Chief Gunners Mate; he retired from the military after 20 years of service; he then worked for Oscar Mayer in Davenport and retired in 2017; and

WHEREAS, While in the Navy, Rodger O'Kane received the Navy Achievement Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, and many other decorations for his service; and

WHEREAS, Rodger O'Kane enjoyed building model cars, cooking, watching movies, listening to 70s music, and, most of all, spending time with his family; and

WHEREAS, Rodger O'Kane was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Robert O'Kane; his sister, Kathy Willingham; and his son-in-law, Jason R. Christenson; and

WHEREAS, Rodger O'Kane is survived by his wife, Delia; his daughter, Cheryl Christenson; his grandchildren, Lindsay (Tyler) White, Alexandria Mumma, Jason S. Christenson, and Haley Christenson; and his siblings, Patsy (Junior) Ramsey, Douglas O'Kane, and Danny O'Kane; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Rodger D. O'Kane 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 Rodger O'Kane as an expression of our deepest sympathy.