SR1080 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Edward M. "Boots" Cosgrove, who passed away on October 20, 2010; and

WHEREAS, As a very young boy, Edward Cosgrove was called "Boots" by his sister, who was unable to pronounce the name "Butch"; this nickname eventually became a household name and he was called Boots by everyone for the rest of his life; and

WHEREAS, Edward Cosgrove was raised on the southwest side of Chicago, in the West Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood; he attended St. Cajetan Grammar School and Mount Carmel High School; after his father passed away at a very early age, he assumed the new position as head of the family; eventually, he entered into the trades and became a member of the Illinois Ceramic Tile, Terrazzo, and Granite Union Local 67; he was well known for many precision mosaic tile murals and ceramic foyers in the Chicago Loop and throughout the City of Chicago; and

WHEREAS, After working in the ceramic trade for over 20 years, Edward Cosgrove became a stationary engineer and member of Local #399; he was employed at the Cook County Jail for many years until his retirement in May of 2003; and

WHEREAS, Edward Cosgrove was well known among his peers as a great baseball player, having played both baseball and 16-inch softball; he played ball at Kennedy Park for many years; and

WHEREAS, Edward Cosgrove enjoyed fishing, particularly at Lake Sara in Effingham, where he made many trips with his family and friends; he made his last trip to Lake Sara on September 16, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Edward Cosgrove is survived by his wife, Ellen; his children, Edward Jr., William, and Robert; his grandchildren, Shannon, Paige, Robert, and Jonathan; and his siblings; and

WHEREAS, Edward Cosgrove will be remembered fondly by all who knew and loved him for his great pride in his Irish heritage, his unwavering honesty, and his wonderful sense of humor; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Edward M. "Boots" Cosgrove; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Edward Cosgrove as an expression of our sympathy.