SR0404 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Patrick E. Mahoney of Western Springs, who passed away on March 22, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Mahoney grew up near 60th and Campbell Streets; he was struck by polio before he entered kindergarten and still learned to play table tennis through the Chicago Park District; he graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; he and his wife, Jeanne, raised their family in Beverly, and later, Western Springs; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Mahoney was a personal-injury lawyer; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Mahoney was affectionately known as the "Angel of St. Angela's" and volunteered much of his time to help the school, located on the West Side of Chicago; he did everything from substitute teaching, to buying paper and pencils, to fundraising, and even dispensing legal advice; 21 years ago he became President of the St. Angela School Board and many say the school would not be open if it weren't for him; he was also a longtime supporter of Misericordia, a residential facility for people with developmental disabilities, serving as its legal advisor; he also supported St. Francis Xavier University; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Mahoney was a polio survivor; he achieved all of his success with an atrophied right arm, which he used for teachable moments at St. Angela's; he always viewed the school as a safe haven for kids; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Mahoney enjoyed playing table tennis, pool, basketball, and softball; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Mahoney is survived by his wife, Jeanne; his daughters, Maureen Dickinson and Peggy Kennedy; his sons, Tom and Terry; his brother, Timothy; and his 12 grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the death of Patrick E. Mahoney, 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 Patrick Mahoney as an expression of our deepest sympathy.