Bill Text: IL SR0587 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of William F. Drennan of Gurnee.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-10-30 - Resolution Adopted [SR0587 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2019-SR0587-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of William F. Drennan of Gurnee, who passed
away on June 14, 2019; and
WHEREAS, William Drennan was born in Oak Park to John and
Ella Drennan on June 7, 1930; he graduated from Fenwick High
School and Loras College; and
WHEREAS, William Drennan spent his career in accounting and
finance; he served as treasurer of DBA Products in Lake Bluff
for over 20 years; he was treasurer for the Village of
Wadsworth for 12 years; and
WHEREAS, William Drennan was a parishioner of St. Patrick's
Church in Wadsworth for 54 years, where he served as a member
of the first Parish council, as a member of the school board,
and, for over 40 years, as an usher; he served on the board for
Chicago Studies for many years; he volunteered on the Police
Pension Board of Gurnee; he enjoyed his time as treasurer for
Little League baseball in Gurnee; he was an avid golfer and a
great gin rummy player; he was a fan of the Chicago Cubs and
Notre Dame football; he was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather; and

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WHEREAS, William Drennan was preceded in death by his
parents and his brother, John "Jack" Drennan; and
WHEREAS, William Drennan is survived by his wife of 61
years, Helen; his children, William (Ann) Drennan, Eileen
(Jeff) Kregor, John (Cheryl) Drennan, Terry (Anne) Drennan,
Patrick (Marilyn) Drennan, and Peggy (Michael) Meagher; his
grandchildren, Maggie (Eric Barrowclaugh), Charlie (Ellie),
Michael, Katie (Jake Senesac), Sean, Alex, Josh, Chris, Luke,
Zach, Frankie, and Jake; and his great-granddaughter, Amelia;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
William F. Drennan 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 William Drennan as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.