SR0359 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Edmund Morrissey of Godfrey, who passed away on September 12, 2011; and

WHEREAS, He was born September 18, 1926, in Alton to Edmund Henry and Emma Miller Morrissey; he graduated from Marquette High School in 1944 and enlisted in the Merchant Marines during World War II, where he was decorated with the Victory Medal; and

WHEREAS, Upon his return to Alton, he enrolled at St. Louis University before graduating from Washington University's School of Engineering; during that time, he met the love of his life, the former Therese (Trixie) Louise Woodbury and they married on November 27, 1948; they settled into a life together, founding and building a business, Morrissey Construction Company; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his life he devoted countless hours to volunteer his time and talent on many civic boards for the betterment of the overall community he cherished and was always there for St. Ambrose Catholic Church, where he worshipped and served for more than 60 years; he had a passion for travel and learning about other cultures, most notably the ancient cultures of Central America, where he was recognized as an authority in the field of pre-Columbian antiquities; and

WHEREAS, His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and woodworking; his greatest passion was simply spending time with his many family and friends; in addition to being a devoted husband and father he rarely missed a youth sporting event or activity, he took great pleasure in helping others and spreading good will, and touching the lives of countless individuals; and

WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister-in-law, Mary Josephine "Jody" Morrissey; and

WHEREAS, Edmund Morrissey leaves behind to cherish his memory, his beloved wife Trixie; his children, Ed, Jr. (Patty), Mike (Linda), Barbara McGrew (Michael), Tom (Laurie), Jim, Joe, John, Teri Holland (Dean), Dan (Kimara), Patrick, and Kathy Brandt (Kurt); his grandchildren, Mary Morrissey, Jeanne Kirimca, Michael C. Morrissey Jr., Vanessa Bassett, Ryan Morrissey, Tom Edmoundson, Micah Spicer, Edmund Q. Morrissey, McKenna Morrissey, John Paul Morrissey, Jackson Morrissey, Jacob Morrissey, Erich Holland, Nathan Holland, Michelle Holland, Samantha Purcell-Blyth, Daniel Morrissey Jr., Emma Morrissey, Joseph R. Morrissey, Margaret Morrissey, Alexander Morrissey, Matthew Morrissey, Lauren Brandt, Zachary Brandt, Noah Brandt, Luke Brandt, and Sophia Brandt; his great-grandchildren, Konnor Morrissey, Kollin Morrissey, Karson Morrissey, Kooper Morrissey, Madison Bassett, Isabelle Bassett and Shane Morrissey; his brother, Thomas Morrissey, M.D.; his sister-in-law, Jean Woodbury Culligan Doris; and many nieces, nephews and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Edmund Morrissey; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Edmund Morrissey as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.