SR0330 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Timothy Paul Palermo of Wood River, who passed away on May 18, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Timothy Palermo was born on October 9, 1951, in Alton; his parents were Paul J. and Marjorie Palermo; and

WHEREAS, Timothy Palermo served the citizens of Wood River for more than 30 years; he began as a laborer on the street department before moving on to the water department; he subsequently served as Director of Public Works before his retirement in 2003; he also served as a member of Labor Local No. 338 for 12 years, serving as the union's shop steward; and

WHEREAS, Following his retirement, Timothy Palermo was an active volunteer for several local organizations, with a real passion for The Catholic Charities; and

WHEREAS, Timothy Palermo was honored by the American Public Works Association-District 8 Branch Chapter as "Public Works Leader of the Year" in 2003; in 1985, he was selected to be a member of the Outstanding Young Men of America; and

WHEREAS, Timothy Palermo was a member of Holy Angels Parish Church and a member of Wood River Moose Lodge No. 1349; and

WHEREAS, Timothy Palermo was preceded in death by his grandson, Hunter Paul Thomeczek; and

WHEREAS, Timothy Palermo is survived by his parents; his son, Tyler Palermo; his daughter, Trisha Palermo (Nicholas Thomeczek); his fiancee, Stacy McNamara, and her daughters, MacKenzie and Morgan; and his sisters, Missy (Denny) Barnard and Tina (Tom) Davis; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Timothy Paul Palermo; and be it further

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