Bill Text: IL HR0054 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of Frances "Fran" Sullivan of Oak Pak.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2025-01-29 - Resolution Adopted [HR0054 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2025-HR0054-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Frances
"Fran" Sullivan of Oak Park, who passed away on January 16,
2025; and
WHEREAS, Fran Sullivan was born as the third child of the
Gannon family on September 22, 1935; she was raised in Mingo,
Iowa; after graduating from Marycrest College in Davenport,
Iowa in 1958, she moved to Chicago; she married Monroe "Moe"
Sullivan, and they settled in Oak Park in 1964; they later
began spending time in Kilauea-Kona, Hawaii in 1985,
eventually purchasing two condos right on the ocean, where
they spent every winter surrounded by family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Fran Sullivan thrived as a political activist in
many areas, including peace, fair housing, women's rights, gun
safety, good government, and democratic politics, and a
highlight of her public commitment came when she served as a
challenge delegate to the 1972 Democratic National Convention;
she worked tirelessly and passionately for the causes that
concerned and interested her; she canvassed door-to-door,
served on multiple boards, attended countless meetings, raised
money, and volunteered for organizations working to make life
better for all; some of her most meaningful support was

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directed to her beloved parish of St. Catherine-St. Lucy,
where she was a student mentor at the school and supported the
computer lab and the new Neighborhood Bridge organization
housed there; and
WHEREAS, Fran Sullivan's inspiring, enthusiastic, and
energetic leadership helped create the Peace Museum in Chicago
and Amate House; she served as an independent voice and the
only woman on the Triton Community College Board of Trustees
and spearheaded the campaign to restrict handguns in Oak Park;
she was a board member of Family Services and Mental Health of
OPRF, now known as Thrive, and a member of the League of Women
Voters for 50 years; she supported local non-profits,
including Growing Community Media, Beyond Hunger, Housing
Forward, Sarah's Inn, the Oak Park Art League, and the
Children's Dental Initiative of The Infant Welfare Society of
Oak Park; she also loved being part of the recently created
Women Leaders in Philanthropy; and
WHEREAS, Fran Sullivan was known for her ability to
connect with people, and she was a great neighbor whose warmth
and skill in involving others in the community while
maintaining her deep commitment to social justice and
philanthropy inspired new generations of Oak Park residents;
she enjoyed playing online scrabble with her out-of-town
friends and swimming at the Ridgeland Common, where she was

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proud to be the oldest of the early morning swimmers; for
almost 60 years, she kept everyone in her extended community
connected by her annual newsletter, lovingly updating everyone
on the successes of her progeny; and
WHEREAS, Fran Sullivan's legacy will live on in the lives
she touched, the causes she championed, and the enduring love
of her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Fran Sullivan was preceded in death by her
husband of 49 years, Moe, and her siblings, Mary-Alice,
Teresa, and Bill; and
WHEREAS, Fran Sullivan is survived by her daughter, K.T.
(Chris Bing) Sullivan; her sons, John (Vicki Scaman) Sullivan,
Monroe (Melissa) Sullivan, and Patrick (the late Dawn)
Sullivan; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her
sister, Joan Gannon; many nieces and nephews; family friends,
Dave (Satish Prabhu) Stanger and Cass Scaman; and her
companion, Adam Santoro; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we mourn the passing of Frances "Fran" Sullivan and extend our
sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew
and loved her; and be it further

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