Bill Text: IL SR1365 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Leonard Doyle of Champaign.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2018-02-08 - Resolution Adopted [SR1365 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-SR1365-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Leonard Doyle of Champaign, who passed
away on January 25, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Doyle was born near Ivesdale to Margaret
and Frank Boyle on November 13, 1928; at four weeks of age,
after the death of his mother, he was adopted by his uncle and
aunt, Mike and Julia Doyle; he married Loretto B. O'Connor at
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Ivesdale on October 18, 1952; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Doyle worked at the Assembly Hall for 43
years and at Owens Funeral Home for over 20 years; he retired
from Eisner-Jewel after 32 years of service and 17 years with
the MTD; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Doyle's community involvement included 67
years at the Virginia Theatre; he was the co-founder of the
Champaign Urbana Theatre Company (CUTC); for 65 years, he held
numerous positions in the local and state councils of the
Knights of Columbus and Squires; he was actively involved in
the Champaign-Urbana Freedom Celebration for over 50 years; he
also served as a Eucharistic Minister for Holy Cross Catholic
Church for over 40 years; due to his love of people, he was
never without a community project; and

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WHEREAS, Leonard Doyle was preceded in death by his wife;
his parents; his sister; and one of his great-grandchhildren;
and
WHEREAS, Leonard Doyle is survived by his daughters,
Margaret Doyle, Mary (John) Bartko, Brenda Hyre, Linda (Ken)
Knox, and Barbara (Mike) Wallace; his 12 grandchildren; his 18
great-grandchildren; his three nieces; and his two 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
Leonard Doyle 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 Leonard Doyle as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.