HR1054 99TH 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 James "Jim" A. Clancy, Sr., who passed away on February 16, 2016; and

WHEREAS, James Clancy, Sr. was born November 9, 1931 in Taylorville; his parents were James A. and Anna Mae Sheppard Clancy; he married Ann Dower on September 14, 1957 at Saint Patrick's Church in Springfield; and

WHEREAS, James Clancy, Sr. proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, James Clancy, Sr. held an executive position with the Secretary of State for 37 years and was a doorman for the Illinois House of Representatives; he officiated IHSA basketball games for 20 years and had been a member of the IVBDSC since 1992; he was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars #755, American Legion #32, and Knights of Columbus #364 and was SEA Treasurer and a life member of Navy Club Ship #32; he was an usher at the Church of the Little Flower for 50 years and president of the Little Flower Men's Club; and

WHEREAS, James Clancy, Sr. enjoyed traveling, Notre Dame football, music, dancing, and his grandchildren's sporting events; he was the 2000 Irishman of the Year and Grand Marshal of the St. Patrick's Day Parade; and

WHEREAS, James Clancy, Sr. was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Maureen Mae Clancy; his grandson, Eric Aeppli; his brothers, Raymond and Vincent; and his sister, Eloise Barrington; and

WHEREAS, James Clancy, Sr. is survived by his wife, Ann M. Clancy; his son, Jim Clancy, Jr.; his daughters, Shannon (Larry) Johnson, Colleen Aeppli, and Kathleen (Don) Moles; his 8 grandchildren; his great-grandson; and his many nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of James A. Clancy, Sr.; and be it further

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