Bill Text: IL SR0718 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Ray Schmitt, mayor of Streator.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2010-03-18 - Resolution Adopted [SR0718 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2009-SR0718-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Ray Schmitt; and
WHEREAS, Ray Schmitt devoted more than 20 years of service
to the City of Streator as both a City Council member and
mayor; in 1999, he was elected to serve as the Mayor of the
City of Streator; he was voted to serve for a third term in
April of 2007; and
WHEREAS, Ray Schmitt was employed at the Owens-Brockway
Glass factory for approximately 40 years; and
WHEREAS, Ray Schmitt was active in numerous charitable
events; he brought Relay For Life to the city after losing his
sister to breast cancer; he also volunteered for Light Up
Streator and served as a guest speaker at several community
service organizations; and
WHEREAS, Ray Schmitt enjoyed spending time with his
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Ray Schmitt is survived by his wife, Donna, and
their 3 children; and

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WHEREAS, Ray Schmitt will be remembered by all who knew and
loved him as a plain-spoken and compassionate man whose love
for his family and city were unmatched; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
his family and friends, the passing of Ray Schmitt; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Ray Schmitt as an expression of our
sympathy.