HR1525 96TH 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 John James Rafter, Retired Captain of the Chicago Police Department, of Spring Hill, Florida, formerly of Edison Park, Chicago, who recently passed away; and

WHEREAS, He was the son of the late James and Mary, nee Sheridan, Rafter, from the counties Mayo and Sligo, Ireland; and

WHEREAS, He and his wife raised their children in Edison Park, Chicago, where they lived for 32 years; and

WHEREAS, During his years as a police officer, he attained the rank of Captain and position of Assistant Deputy Superintendent in charge of Internal Affairs; and

WHEREAS, After he retired, they moved to Spring Hill, Florida, where he enjoyed playing golf and traveling; and

WHEREAS, John James Rafter was the beloved husband of Fern, nee LeGere, for 59 years; the loving father of Martin (Roberta Werneske), Peggy (Richard) Thompson, James (Loretta), William (Diane), and Sheila (Matthew) Sledz; the grandfather of Jennifer, and the late Michael Rafter, Ryan, Scott, Sean, and Megan Thompson, Daniel and Lauren Rafter, and Bridget and Eileen Sledz; the brother of Bridget (James) McNamara; the brother-in-law of Frank LeGere; and the uncle of many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of John James Rafter; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of John James Rafter as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.