SR2138 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard J. Mader, who passed away on July 25, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Richard Mader was born on July 8, 1947 in Chicago; his parents were Joe and Margaret Mary Mader; he married Mary Margaret Cousley on August 16, 1969 in Alton; and

WHEREAS, Richard Mader was a graduate of Western Illinois University and a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church; and

WHEREAS, Richard Mader taught at Ss. Peter and Paul School before joining the family business at the Alton Telegraph in the circulation department; after retiring from the newspaper business, he returned to teaching in the Alton School District as a substitute teacher and a teacher's aide; and

WHEREAS, Richard Mader was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary; and his sister, Judy Piepenbrink; and

WHEREAS, Richard Mader is survived by his sons, Matt (Jessica) Mader and Drew (Hope) Mader; his grandchildren, Finley, Riley, and Wren Mader; and his sister, Sue Moirano; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Richard J. Mader; and be it further

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