SR0025 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Joseph Karinattu of Danville, who passed away on January 9, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Karinattu was born in Erumeli, India to Mathew and Ann (Njarackel) Karinattu on August 6, 1938; he married Raj Mundattuchundayil on August 19, 1963; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Karinattu founded the Tilton Medical Center in 1984, where he worked as a family practice physician; he was a volunteer physician at Well Baby Clinics for several years; he was nursing home director at Vermilion Manor and Colonial Manor Nursing Homes; he was a past president of the Vermilion County Medical Society and served as the secretary and treasurer of the Vermilion County Medical Society from 1990 to the present; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Karinattu was a member St. Paul's Catholic Church; he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, photography, listening to classical music, and fishing; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Karinattu was preceded in death by his parents and one sister; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Karinattu is survived by his wife, Raj; his son, Jeff (Betcy) Karinattu; his daughter, Jennifer (Jim) Ward; his grandchildren, Ava Karinattu and Caitlyn and Justin Ward; his three brothers and three sisters; and a special cousin, Rev. Thomas Njarackel; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dr. Joseph Karinattu 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 Dr. Karinattu as an expression of our deepest sympathy.