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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives are pleased to congratulate Tom and Lorraine
4Moriarty on their 60th wedding anniversary; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Thomas Joseph Moriarty and Lorraine Charlotte
6Crawford were wed at St. Brendan's Church in Chicago by Father
7James Moriarty; the brother of the groom, Ed Moriarty, served
8as best man, and Mary Morley, friend of the bride, served as
9maid of honor; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Tom and Lorraine settled into life on the
11southside of Chicago with their growing family; Tom worked for
12the Funeral Director Services Association of Chicago for 43
13years; Lorraine dedicated her life to raising their 9 children:
145 sons and 4 daughters; they have also been blessed with 22
15grandchildren; and
 
16    WHEREAS, They enjoy spending time with their family at
17their home in Williams Bay, Wisconsin; they enjoy watching
18their grandchildren participate in sporting events and
19performances; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Tom enjoys fishing trips and Chicago White Sox
21games with "The Bad Boys" that have kept him laughing for

 

 

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1years; they are proud of their tomato garden that has kept the
2family well stocked for over 30 years; Lorraine has been a
3loyal confidant and good listener for old and new friends; she
4is famous for sending $2 bills out for every occasion; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Tom and Lorraine will celebrate along with their
6children and grandchildren, with the hope of many more years
7filled with laughter and love; therefore, be it
 
8    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
9NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
10we congratulate Tom and Lorraine Moriarty on their 60th wedding
11anniversary and wish them continued happiness for years to
12come; and be it further
 
13    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
14presented to Tom and Lorraine Moriarty as a symbol of our
15respect and esteem.