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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois
3 learned with regret of the death of John Patton of Waukegan on
4 Friday, March 26, 2004; and
 
5     WHEREAS, Mr. Patton valiantly served his country in the
6 United States Army during World War II; on November 25, 1950,
7 he married Rebecca Kahooluhi; and
 
8     WHEREAS, Mr. Patton owned and operated Patton Screw
9 Products in Waukegan for 34 years until his retirement in 1999;
10 and
 
11     WHEREAS, Mr. Patton was an avid bowler, having participated
12 in numerous leagues in Waukegan and North Chicago, and he
13 bowled in numerous national tournaments; he also enjoyed golf
14 and belonged to golf leagues at Foss Park in North Chicago; he
15 was also known for his love for animals; and
 
16     WHEREAS, The passing of John Patton has been deeply felt by
17 many, especially his wife, Rebecca; his sister, Thelma (George)
18 O'Flaherty; his nieces and nephews, Kelley O'Flaherty Fisher,
19 Patrick O'Flaherty, Janet (Ron) Clift, Al (Sara) Hancock, and
20 Courtney, Mary Lou O'Flaherty, and Jaquie (Dom) Sacramento; his
21 many great-nieces and great-nephews; and his godchildren,
22 James A. Lutter, Margaret Zirkelbach, and James Pierce;
23 therefore, be it
 
24     RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL
25 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
26 John Patton, and we extend our sincere condolences to his
27 family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
28 further
 
29     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be

 

 

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1 presented to the family of John Patton as an expression of our
2 deepest sympathy.