Bill Text: IL SR0649 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Paul Howard Ruff of Paris.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-01-17 - Resolution Adopted [SR0649 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR0649-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Paul Howard Ruff of Paris, who passed
away on December 2, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Paul Ruff was born to the Honorable Howard T. and
Ruth (Dick) Ruff in Paris on June 17, 1948; he served in the
U.S. Army during the Vietnam War; he received his bachelor's
degree in finance from the University of Illinois; he married
Beth L. Eaker in Vermilion on January 20, 1979; and
WHEREAS, Paul Ruff first worked as a self-employed
drainage contractor; he then served as administrator and
manager of the City of Paris and the Village of Mount Zion for
30 years; and
WHEREAS, Paul Ruff was serving as a current member and
public properties commissioner for the Paris City Council; he
was also a current board member of the Paris Economic
Development Corporation; and
WHEREAS, Paul Ruff was elected to serve on the District 95
Board of Education numerous times; and
WHEREAS, Paul Ruff was a member of the Presbyterian Church

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of Paris, where he served as a deacon, an elder, and in other
roles where needed over the years; he was also a member of the
Kiwanis Club of Paris for a number of years; and
WHEREAS, Paul Ruff was instrumental in the Grain Systems
Inc. (GSI) expansion and the ensuing water project, resulting
in the extension of water service from Paris to Chrisman; and
WHEREAS, Paul Ruff enjoyed old cars and woodworking, and
he was a dedicated arborist; and
WHEREAS, Paul Ruff was a private, quiet, and sentimental
person by nature who will be remembered as a powerful catalyst
for positive change in his community; and
WHEREAS, Paul Ruff was preceded in death by his parents;
his sister, Janet Jebe; and his brother, Donald Ruff; and
WHEREAS, Paul Ruff is survived by his wife; his sons,
Charles W. (Briana) Ruff and Tim Paul Ruff; his grandchildren,
Savanah (Ethan Favorite) Ruff, Alyssa Ruff, Austin Ruff, and
Kayleigh Ruff; and his step-granddaughter, Kate Summerlin;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of

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Paul Howard Ruff and extend our sincere condolences to his
family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
further