MEMORIAL-JAMES "ZEKE" LOUGHREY

This is a ceremonial memorial resolution (SR 80) passed by the Illinois Senate to honor James "Zeke" Loughrey, a Chicago-area resident who died on December 11, 2024. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's condolences to his family, including his wife Janet, children Erin, Jill, and Brendan, and highlights his life as a Vietnam War medic, English teacher, community volunteer, and local business owner. It does not create any new laws or policies - it is purely a symbolic gesture of respect, adopted by the Senate on February 5, 2025. The resolution extends sympathy to those who knew him, recognizing his service to his community and family.