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This resolution mourns the passing of James "Zeke" Loughrey, a Vietnam War veteran, educator, and community member from Illinois, who died on December 11, 2024. The document highlights Loughrey's life journey, including his military service as a combat medic, his teaching career in Chicago, and his diverse professional background, which included working on the Chicago Board Options Exchange and founding an asbestos-abatement company. The resolution emphasizes Loughrey's personal qualities, such as his deep commitment to his faith at Our Lady of the Woods Catholic Church, his active involvement in community service, and his love for athletic pursuits like marathons, triathlons, and outdoor activities. It also acknowledges his role as a family man, having raised three children with his wife Janet, and his passion for coaching, culinary skills, and love of golden retrievers. The Illinois Senate officially expresses its condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones, and resolves to present a copy of the resolution to his family as a gesture of sympathy.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=80&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104