SR0950 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ann M. Kane, who passed away on August 27, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Ann Kane was born in Joliet on June 17, 1931 to Willis and Helen (nee Kiep) Murdock; she graduated from the Cathedral of St. Raymond Grade School, St. Francis Academy High School in 1949, and the College of St. Francis; and

WHEREAS, Ann Kane was employed by the Public Service Company and was a second grade teacher at Crystal Lawns Elementary School in Plainfield; she also spent many years as a substitute teacher for the Joliet and Plainfield School systems; and

WHEREAS, Ann Kane was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church; and

WHEREAS, Ann Kane was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Joseph "Jack" Kane, Sr.; her 2 sisters, Jane (Edward) Holland and Marion (David) Abbott; her brother, Willis Murdock; her 4 brothers-in-law, Dr. James (Rita), William, Richard, and Gerald Kane; and her great-niece Kathleen Piercy; and

WHEREAS, Ann Kane was the loving mother of 3 sons, John (Jen) Kane, Jr., Timothy (Christie) Kane, and Michael Kane; the beloved grandmother of Jack, Charlie, Ellie, Braden and Brody and Bailey, Ryan, and Mason; her 2 sisters-in-law, Pat Murdock and Mary Cele (James) Doyle; her 2 brothers-in-law, Dr. Thomas (late Merrily) Kane and Dr. Robert Kane; 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 Ann M. Kane, and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

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