Bill Text: IL SR1033 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of John A. Farrell of Alton.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2015-10-20 - Resolution Adopted [SR1033 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-SR1033-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of John A. Farrell of Alton, who passed away
on August 26, 2015; and
WHEREAS, John Farrell was born in Edgar County on February
27, 1929 to John E. and Bessie (nee Houston) Farrell; he served
in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant during the Korean
War and was discharged in 1952; he graduated from the
University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science in
Accountancy in 1955; and
WHEREAS, John Farrell joined the Civil Service for the
Internal Revenue Service, working as a Field Agent and later as
an Estate Examiner; he attended law school at St. Louis
University, earning his Juris Doctor in 1961; he was senior
partner at Farrell, Hamilton & Julian, P.C. in Godfrey for 48
years; he was a longstanding member of the Illinois State,
Madison County, and Alton-Wood River Bar Associations; his
writings appeared in publications related to continuing legal
education and estate planning; he retired in 2013; and
WHEREAS, John Farrell was Treasurer of the Fosterburg Fire
Department, a member of the Board of Directors for Mid-America
Bank of Alton, and an active member of his local community; he

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and his wife were active members of 12th Street Presbyterian
Church for 40 years, where he served as an Elder and Treasurer;
after the church closed, they became members at Evangelical UCC
Church in Godfrey; and
WHEREAS, For many years, John Farrell attended a weekly
Bible study group; he grew a vegetable garden and stomped
through briars to pick blackberries; he sent a weekly mailing
of jokes to friends and family and enjoyed writing letters; he
was consulted regarding the practice of law and mentored with
the SCORE Program; and
WHEREAS, John Farrell was preceded in death by his parents;
his 2 brothers, William and James Farrell; and his
granddaughter, Shelby; and
WHEREAS, John Farrell is survived by his wife of 56 years,
Loretta (nee Richey); his 4 children, Toni K. and Jonathan
Farrell-Higgins, Daniel E. and Alejandrina, Michael J. and Joan
Farrell, and Jenifer A. and Trevor Farrell-Dreilich; his 10
grandchildren, Elise, Clare, Meredith, Jade, Alexa, Eric,
Shane, Ian, Riley, and John; his 2 great-grandchildren, Giana
and Eden; his brother, Max Farrell; and his sister, Mary
Napolis; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL

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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
John A. Farrell, 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 John Farrell as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.