Bill Text: IL SR1985 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of John P. Coffey of Raleigh, North Carolina.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2018-11-15 - Resolution Adopted [SR1985 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-SR1985-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of John P. Coffey of Raleigh, North
Carolina, formerly of Peoria, who passed away on August 24,
2018; and
WHEREAS, John Coffey was born in Peoria to Alice Quinn and
William J. Coffey on June 9, 1941; he graduated from Peoria
Spalding High School and Lewis University; he earned his Master
of Business Administration at Eastern Illinois University; he
served as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the
Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, John Coffey retired as an Executive Vice President
and a member of the chairman's council from State Farm
Insurance Company after 33 years of service; and
WHEREAS, John Coffey served on the Board of Directors for a
variety of organizations, including the McLean County Center
for Human Services, Chestnut Health Systems, and the Illinois
Chamber of Commerce as well as the Holy Trinity Parish school
board in Bloomington; he was the food donation coordinator for
St. Peter's Parish in Jupiter, Florida and the director of the
Vietnam Veterans Chapter 530 in Durham, North Carolina; he was
awarded the Distinguished Alumnae Award from the Eastern

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Illinois University College of Business and served as a leader
on their Master's Degree in Business Dean's Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, John Coffey was a devoted parishioner of Raleigh's
St. Francis of Assisi Church and volunteered his time as a
consultant; he was an ardent college football fan, especially
of the University of Notre Dame; he loved a good game of golf
with his friends and fishing trips; he was an avid reader,
loved traveling with his family, and had a talent for great
story telling; he was a mentor, loyal friend, and confident who
touched many lives with his advice, generosity, and insight;
and
WHEREAS, John Coffey was preceded in death by his parents;
and
WHEREAS, John Coffey is survived by his wife of 52 years,
Mary Jo; his daughter, Michelle (Tom) Paul; his son, Mark
(Jenny) Coffey; his grandchildren, Peyton and Carter Paul and
Quinn Coffey; his brothers, William J. Coffey and Michael P.
Coffey; and his beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
John P. Coffey and extend our sincere condolences to his

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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 John Coffey as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.