SR2200 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of David A. Coakley of Collinsville, who passed away on November 12, 2018; and

WHEREAS, David Coakley was born in Alton to Robert Lee and Robbie Darlene (Cheek) Coakley on June 14, 1945; he married Joanne Noel on February 22, 1964; and

WHEREAS, David Coakley was an electrician at Granite City Steel for 34 years, retiring in 2000; and

WHEREAS, David Coakley was a faithful member of the West 22nd Street Baptist Church in Granite City, where he was a trustee and head usher; he was also a member of the Granite City V.F.W. and the Granite City Eagles; he volunteered numerous hours of his time coaching Little League Baseball and American Legion Baseball; he was a outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golf; and

WHEREAS, David Coakley was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Rodger (Janice) Coakley; and

WHEREAS, David Coakley is survived by his wife, Joanne; his son, Keith Coakley (Laura Mellenthin); his daughter, Cindy (Steve) Vargo; his grandson, Connor Vargo; his grandchildren, Andrea Mellenthin, Matt (Aria) Mellenthin, and Sarah (Chad) Bruce; his brother, Melvin (Donna) Coakley; his brother-in-law, David (Norine) Noel; numerous nieces and nephews; and his doggies, Libby and Buster; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of David A. Coakley 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 David Coakley as an expression of our deepest sympathy.