SR0291 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James W. Killoran, who passed away on June 12, 2011; and

WHEREAS, James Killoran was born on January 27, 1925, in Vermont; he later moved with his family to North Chicago, where he resided for 75 years; he married Dorothy Coyle on September 6, 1947 at the Holy Family Church in North Chicago; and

WHEREAS, James Killoran joined the United States Navy and served as a radio-gunner on numerous aircraft carriers in the Pacific Ocean during World War II; after returning from the war, he became a postal employee and served as a letter-carrier and postal clerk for 38 years until his retirement; and

WHEREAS, James Killoran enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, and being with his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, James Killoran was preceded in death by his parents, Timothy and Mary Killoran; his brothers, Timothy and John Killoran; and his sister, Francis Leonitis; and

WHEREAS, James Killoran is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his son, James (Barbara) Killoran; his sister, Mary (Thomas) Gallahue; his grandchildren, Jill (Frank) Giunta and Brian (Tracy) Killoran; and his great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Emma, and Abbie Giunta and Ellen and Julia Killoran; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of James W. Killoran; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of James Killoran as an expression of our sympathy.