SR0932 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death James A. "Jimmy" Cullerton who passed away on August 7, 2019 in Michigan; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Cullerton was born in Chicago to Lucile (Chambers) and James J. Cullerton on June 14, 1939; he was the oldest of 25 grandchildren descended from Alice B. (Morahan) and James J. Cullerton; he was a graduate of St. Mel's High School in Chicago; he married Vera McCrory in Oak Park on May 8, 1965; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Cullerton served in the Illinois National Guard and was a member in good standing for 60 years of IBEW Local 134; he worked as an electrician for Cook County for 32 years before retiring to Michigan; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Jimmy Cullerton was actively engaged in public service; he was a loyal friend to many; his tremendous sense of humor warmed the hearts of his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Cullerton was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Terrence M. Cullerton; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Cullerton is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Vera; children, Colleen (Russell) Roman, Jimmy Cullerton, Andy (Jeanette) Cullerton, Amy (Dennis) Wantroba, and Thomas "T.J." Cullerton; grandchildren, Shannon, Jake, Brody, Ethan, and Madison; sisters, Helen (Mike) O'Connell and Patricia "Patsy" (Tom) O'Halleran; sister-in-law, Florence Cullerton; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; 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 James A. "Jimmy" Cullerton 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 Jimmy Cullerton as an expression of our deepest sympathy.