SR1033 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John A. Farrell of Alton, who passed away on August 26, 2015; and

WHEREAS, John Farrell was born in Edgar County on February 27, 1929 to John E. and Bessie (nee Houston) Farrell; he served in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant during the Korean War and was discharged in 1952; he graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy in 1955; and

WHEREAS, John Farrell joined the Civil Service for the Internal Revenue Service, working as a Field Agent and later as an Estate Examiner; he attended law school at St. Louis University, earning his Juris Doctor in 1961; he was senior partner at Farrell, Hamilton & Julian, P.C. in Godfrey for 48 years; he was a longstanding member of the Illinois State, Madison County, and Alton-Wood River Bar Associations; his writings appeared in publications related to continuing legal education and estate planning; he retired in 2013; and

WHEREAS, John Farrell was Treasurer of the Fosterburg Fire Department, a member of the Board of Directors for Mid-America Bank of Alton, and an active member of his local community; he and his wife were active members of 12th Street Presbyterian Church for 40 years, where he served as an Elder and Treasurer; after the church closed, they became members at Evangelical UCC Church in Godfrey; and

WHEREAS, For many years, John Farrell attended a weekly Bible study group; he grew a vegetable garden and stomped through briars to pick blackberries; he sent a weekly mailing of jokes to friends and family and enjoyed writing letters; he was consulted regarding the practice of law and mentored with the SCORE Program; and

WHEREAS, John Farrell was preceded in death by his parents; his 2 brothers, William and James Farrell; and his granddaughter, Shelby; and

WHEREAS, John Farrell is survived by his wife of 56 years, Loretta (nee Richey); his 4 children, Toni K. and Jonathan Farrell-Higgins, Daniel E. and Alejandrina, Michael J. and Joan Farrell, and Jenifer A. and Trevor Farrell-Dreilich; his 10 grandchildren, Elise, Clare, Meredith, Jade, Alexa, Eric, Shane, Ian, Riley, and John; his 2 great-grandchildren, Giana and Eden; his brother, Max Farrell; and his sister, Mary Napolis; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of John A. Farrell, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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