HR0107 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Edward M. "Ed" Hogan, who passed away on February 16, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Ed Hogan earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Notre Dame, his MBA from Loyola University, and his Juris Doctor from the Chicago-Kent College of Law of the Illinois Institute of Technology; and

WHEREAS, Ed Hogan and his brother, the Hon. Thomas L. Hogan, started the law firm Hogan & Hogan in 1985; he, along with his wife, Carol, and his friend and colleague of many years, John P. Marren, formed a new firm to serve the labor and health care communities in 1993; he was actively involved in governmental, regulatory, and legislative issues in labor, education, banking, real estate, and commercial law; he was also involved in litigation and alternative resolution activities on behalf of the firm's clients; and

WHEREAS, Ed Hogan served as chairman of the Board of Trustees for Loretto Hospital; and

WHEREAS, Ed Hogan, who was affectionately referred to as "Hoagy" by his nieces and nephews, was known for his easygoing personality, his constant smile, and his always being the center of family gatherings; and

WHEREAS, Ed Hogan will be remembered for his commitment to his family, especially to his late wife; and

WHEREAS, Ed Hogan was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Collins Hogan , and his sister, Mary Ann (Richard Leusch); and

WHEREAS, Ed Hogan is survived by his brothers, Hon. Thomas (Kathy) Hogan, Patrick (Ginny) Hogan, and Joseph (Maureen) Hogan; his many nieces and nephews; and his many grandnieces and grandnephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Edward M. "Ed" Hogan 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 Ed Hogan as an expression of our deepest sympathy.