MEMORIAL-JAMES L. O'BRIEN

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SR0602
LRB104 20531 ECR 34006 r
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SENATE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
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to learn of the death of James L. "Boz" O'Brien of Chicago; and

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WHEREAS, Boz O'Brien was a beloved South Side Chicagoan,
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community leader, and proprietor who was known for his
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amiability, generosity, sharp wit, and unwavering commitment
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to his family, friends, and community, qualities that defined
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both his personal life and his professional endeavors; and

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WHEREAS, Through his vision and hospitality, Boz O'Brien
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established Reilly's Daughter, which became far more than a
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neighborhood pub, growing into a place where Irish tradition
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lived and was shared across generations, where families
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gathered, and where every patron was treated like family the
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moment they walked through the door; and

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WHEREAS, Boz O'Brien believed that heritage was strongest
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when celebrated together, and under his guidance, Reilly's
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Daughter became home to cherished traditions, including the
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beloved Irish soda bread contest, where family recipes,
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friendly rivalry, and community pride were joyfully shared,
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strengthening bonds among neighbors and preserving Irish
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culture on the South Side of Chicago; and

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WHEREAS, Boz O'Brien made Reilly's Daughter a gathering
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place for Fighting Irish faithful, where Notre Dame football
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Saturdays were observed with near-religious devotion, spirited
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debate, and the enduring belief that next year was always
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going to be the year; and

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WHEREAS, Under Boz's O'Brien's watch, Reilly's Daughter
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became a place for every season of life, where families
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gathered to mourn a loss, celebrate milestones, and to mark
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21st birthdays with pride and laughter, always with his steady
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presence and watchful eye to ensure that all felt welcome and
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made it home safely; and

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WHEREAS, Boz O'Brien possessed the rare gift of bringing
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people together, and Reilly's Daughter reflected that gift by
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welcoming neighbors, public servants, tradesmen, first-time
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visitors, and lifelong regulars alike, all drawn in by his
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warmth, humor, and unmistakable South Side Irish spirit; and

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WHEREAS, When Boz O'Brien brought Reilly's Daughter to
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Chicago Midway International Airport, he ensured that
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travelers passing through the city could experience a true
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taste of South Side Irish hospitality, sometimes before they
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even found their gate, demonstrating his belief that no one
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should leave Chicago without a proper welcome or a proper
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pint; and

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WHEREAS, Through Reilly's Daughter and his lifelong
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dedication to community, Boz O'Brien created a place that felt
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like home to thousands, leaving behind a legacy that lives on
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in every story told, every toast raised, every loaf shared,
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and every memory made within its walls; and

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WHEREAS; Boz O'Brien's life and work left an enduring mark
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on generations of Illinois residents, and he will be
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remembered by the many individuals whose lives were enriched
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by his kindness and magnanimity; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
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James L. "Boz" O'Brien, and extend our sincere condolences to
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his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
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further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to the family of Boz O'Brien as an expression of our
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deepest sympathy.

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