SR0475 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0475 LRB102 19911 ECR 28688 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James Kevin Casey of Algonquin, who passed away on August 7, 2021; and

WHEREAS, James Casey was born to Alphonsus Burke and Irene Gertrude (Hefferman) Casey in Flushing, New York on July 28, 1932; he married Constance Ann Cain on August 2, 1952; and

WHEREAS, James Casey was a proud member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150; and

WHEREAS, James Casey was an avid Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan; he enjoyed bowling and loved life, especially spending time with his grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, James Casey was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Patricia Hatfield, Sharon Weimar, and Mary Louise Nolan; and his brother, John Casey; and

WHEREAS, James Casey is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Constance Ann Casey; his loving sons, James Kevin Casey Jr. and Richard (Christine) Casey; his grandchildren, Jessica (Michael) Morrison, Nicole Casey, James Kevin Casey III, Patricia Casey (Andrew Slythe), and Elizabeth (Joseph) Vietri; his six great-grandchildren; his sister, Clare Phillips; and his brother, Robert (Donna) Casey; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of James Kevin Casey 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 James Casey as an expression of our deepest sympathy.