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1		SENATE RESOLUTION
2		WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3		learn of the death of Eddie L. McCann, Sr. of Chicago; and
4		WHEREAS, Eddie McCann, Sr. was appointed Assistant Chief of
5		the Markham facility by the Sheriff of Cook County, James
6		O'Grady; he worked there for over 20 years and enjoyed
7		counseling offenders and offering advice on how to better their
8		lives; he also worked for 30 years for the Chicago Housing
9		Authority as Chief Operating Engineer; and
10		WHEREAS, Eddie McCann, Sr. was a dedicated deacon and a
11		devoted churchman for 78 years; and
12		WHEREAS, Eddie McCann, Sr. was affectionately known as the
13		"Executive Chef"; his most popular entree was a large pot of
14		greens with turkey meat; it had many relatives and friends
15		speeding their way to his home for a fabulous meal; many asked
16		for carry-outs; and
17		WHEREAS, Eddie McCann, Sr. was preceded in death by his
18		wife; and
19		WHEREAS, Eddie McCann, Sr. is survived by his daughter,
20		Annette Wiggins (Roy); his 2 sons, Eddie L. McCann, Jr.

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1		(Annette) and Bernard P., Sr. (Cynthia); his brother, Arthur L.
2		(Alice); his sister, Lee Ethel Franklin; his 10 grandchildren;
3		more than 32 great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and
4		nephews; and many surrogate children; therefore, be it
5		RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL
6		ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
7		Eddie L. McCann, Sr., and extend our sincere condolences to his
8		family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
9		further
10		RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
11		presented to the family of Eddie McCann, Sr. as an expression
12		of our deepest sympathy.