SR1576 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Patrick R. Condon of Joliet, who passed away on February 19, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Condon was born in Joliet to John R. and Cecile (nee Bannon) Condon on May 30, 1925; he graduated from St. Raymond Grade School, and Joliet Catholic High School in 1943; he attended Joliet Junior College, where he was the Junior College National Leading Scorer for basketball 1944-1945; he served as an Ensign aboard the aircraft carrier LSM-176 assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II; he graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science in Naval Sciences in 1947 and from Marquette University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1950; he married Norma J. Steinke on January 26, 1952; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Condon was self-employed for 23 years as a manufacturing representative, retiring in 1993; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Condon was a member of Knights of Columbus Council #387 for 65 years; he, along with his wife, Norma, supported and volunteered their time at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, School, and Retirement Home, St. Jude Catholic Church and School, St. Francis Academy, and Joliet Catholic High School; from 1985 to 2010, he served with Will County Habitat for Humanity by finding donated land to build new homes; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Condon was awarded Joliet Catholic Academy's Alumni of the Year in 1990 and Will County Habitat for Humanity Honors for Extraordinary Service in 2013; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Condon was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Norma; his parents; and his in-laws, Joseph and Louise (nee Sommer) Steinke; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Condon is survived by his children, Brian R. (Jody) Condon, Peggy A. Condon, Michael J. (Deb) Condon, Jane M. (Dick Hunckler) Condon, Caryn L. Condon, Mary Kay Green, John W. (Laurie) Condon, and Cathy C. (Rob) Houston; his 19 grandchildren, Christopher (Michelle) Condon, Shannon (Mark) Yundt, Jonathan (Natalie) Cruz, Kyle, Kaitlin, and Lindsay Condon, Sean (Shenna) Boyer, Hayley Boyer, Andrew, Sarah, Casey, and Kevin Green, Grant and Kent Williams, Alex and Dana Condon, and Colleen, Joe, and Grace Loverde; his great-grandchildren, Colton and Cade Condon, Aiden and Paige Yundt, and Anna and Gabriella Cruz; his siblings, Fr. William F. Condon, Marilyn Flavin, and Virginia Hartmann; his sister-in-law, Mary Alice Steinke; and numerous nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Patrick R. Condon, 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 Patrick Condon as an expression of our deepest sympathy.