SR1973 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Michael Ward Adler, who passed away on May 31, 2016 at the age of 55; and

WHEREAS, Michael Adler was born to Joseph and Joanne "Jodie" (Biddle) Adler; he attended Northern Illinois University and married Joanne Costello in 1984; and

WHEREAS, Michael Adler served as Vice-President of J. L. Adler Roofing Company of Joliet - a fourth generation roofing company that was founded by his grandfather, Joseph L. Adler, in 1926; he was a trusted and honest businessman that made many friends in the industry; and

WHEREAS, Michael Adler served as Secretary/Treasurer of the Contractors Association of Will & Grundy County; he was named Man of the Year in 2012; he served as President of the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Joliet; he was a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Naperville, where he served on the parish council and children's ministry; and

WHEREAS, Michael Adler loved the Chicago Blackhawks and the Chicago Cubs; he enjoyed having a cold one with friends, going on trips with his family, and tiki bars in Sarasota, Florida; he had fond memories of his family's trip to Ireland, where he even won a limerick contest; he could often be found on the soccer field or basketball court coaching his kids' teams; and

WHEREAS, Michael Adler was preceded in death by his mother, Joanne, and his sister, Margaret Mary; and

WHEREAS, Michael Adler is survived by his wife of 31 years, Joanne; his children, Kelly, Erin (Dave) Skaggs, Mike (Caitlin), and Collin; his brothers and sisters, Dan, Teddy (Ray) Finney, Jackie (Sam) Tucci, Chris (Lori), and Jay (Patty); his grandson, Benjamin Adler; and numerous nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Michael Ward Adler, 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 Michael Adler as an expression of our deepest sympathy.