SR0022 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John J. "Jack" Maloney of Godfrey, who passed away on December 28, 2008; and

WHEREAS, He was born June 20, 1925, in Alton, the son of Roxie Ann "Blackburn" and John J. Maloney Sr; he married the former Mary V. Gallagher on February 14, 1953; she preceded him in death on May 21, 1994; he then married Erma Foster on November 27, 1998; and

WHEREAS, Jack was a financial advisor for Edward Jones Investments for 54 years; in 1956 he opened one of the first branch offices of Edward Jones in Alton; he served his country in the United States Army Air Force in the European Theatre during World War II; and

WHEREAS, He was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, the Wood River Knights of Columbus, and a charter member of Lockhaven Country Club; he was also a member of the University of Illinois Alumni Association; he received bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Illinois; he played the tenor sax and clarinet with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, and he also played with the Army Air Force Band, and with various regional bands; his interests included golf, horseracing, travel, and spending time with his family; and

WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary; his sister, Bernadine Hegeman; and his brother, David Maloney; and

WHEREAS, John Maloney is survived by his wife, Erma; his four daughters, Lou Ellen and spouse, Don Markovitch, Janet and spouse, Tim Donnelly, Jean Ann Maloney, and Linda and spouse, Dave Maurer; his two sons, Jack and his spouse, Lin Maloney, and Tom and his spouse, Carol Maloney; his grandchildren, Matt Donnelly, Emily Donnelly, Michael Donnelly, Christy Raines, Erin Maloney, Beth Maloney, David Maloney, Daniel Maloney, Rachel Maloney, Michael Maloney, Ryan Maloney, Jenn Maurer, and Sarah Maurer; and his great-granddaughter, Lily; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of John Maloney; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of John J. "Jack" Maloney as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.