HR1236 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives learned with sadness of the death of Patrick Sean Botterman on March 10, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Sean Botterman was born March 30, 1964, to Robert A. and Marion Harrington Botterman in Arlington Heights, Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Sean Botterman was a graduate of Arlington Heights High School and Western Illinois University, where he was the youngest class president and where he served three terms; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Sean Botterman was the beloved brother of Mark Botterman, Mary Jo Coonen, Terrance Botterman, Katie Buxton, Kevin Botterman, Michael Botterman, and the late Timothy Botterman; and the fond uncle of Patrick and Connor Buxton, Spencer Bonne, Tara, Casey, Megan, Daniel, Tim, and Sean Botterman; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Sean Botterman will be remembered for his public service as a Harper College Trustee, the Wheeling Township Democratic Committeeman for seventeen years, and a member of the Mount Prospect Rotary Club; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Sean Botterman was a well known and highly respected political and public affairs consultant, having served in that capacity on the campaigns of numerous public officials in federal, municipal, township, and State elections; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Sean Botterman was a dedicated agent for change for the betterment of the political system; a champion of the underdog; a tireless campaigner; and a mentor to many; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Sean Botterman will be remembered as a cherished friend; a man of irrepressible good humor, deep spirituality, full of compassion and generosity to the less fortunate; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Patrick Sean Botterman, and extend our sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to his family as an expression of our deepest sympathy.