SR0642 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Michael Patrick Mullen, Sr., who passed away on September 17, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Michael Mullen, Sr. was born on June 7, 1942 in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Michael Mullen, Sr. started his career as a Certified Public Accountant in 1965; he then received his Juris Doctor from DePaul University in Chicago and began working as a Assistant United States Attorney in the Northern District of Illinois as part of Governor Jim Thompson's "Kiddie Corps", a group of young attorneys who helped clean up corruption in the City of Chicago in the early 1970s; and

WHEREAS, Michael Mullen, Sr. practiced law for over 40 years and was always available to give advice to those in need; and

WHEREAS, Michael Mullen, Sr. was a diehard Chicago Cubs, Bears, and Blackhawks fan; he enjoyed powerboats, running, racquetball, and skiing and would take the family on ski trips to Colorado; he had a passion for music and dancing and could be seen hitting the town in one of his colorful Zoot Suits; and

WHEREAS, Michael Mullen, Sr. was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Bob; and

WHEREAS, Michael Mullen, Sr. is survived by his wife, Danusia; his 3 sons; his daughter, Marzenka (Chris); his granddaughter, Evelyn: his sons from his former wife Mary, Michael, Daniel, Timothy, Matthew (Michelle), and Edward; his brothers, William and Daniel; his sisters, Kathleen, Maureen, and Judi; and his grandchildren, Alexia, Brakell, Michael, Matthew, Abby, James, John, William, Mack, and Guy; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Michael Patrick Mullen, Sr., 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 Michael Mullen, Sr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.