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1		SENATE RESOLUTION
2		WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3		mourn the death of Ronald "Ron" Dean Marx, who passed away on
4		November 23, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer with
5		his family by his side; and
6		WHEREAS, Ronald Marx was born on July 6, 1959 in Morris;
7		his parents were Robert Marx and Ellen Marx; he was raised in
8		Morris, graduating with the Class of 1977 from Morris High
9		School, and was married to Barb (nee Neal) Siegel; on December
10		16, 2006, he married Tina Darm; and
11		WHEREAS, Ronald Marx served in law enforcement as a
12		patrolman in Morris for 5 years; and
13		WHEREAS, Ronald Marx started his career in 1991 as a
14		firefighter and paramedic with the Naperville Fire Department,
15		where he served for over 20 years; and
16		WHEREAS, Through his service with the Naperville Fire
17		Department, Ronald Marx was dedicated to working with the
18		community to strengthen relations, serving on many teams and
19		committees; and
20		WHEREAS, Ronald Marx worked on the Naperville Fire

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1		Department's accreditation process and transition into the
2		Edward Hospital Emergency Medical System; he was also part of
3		the Naperville Fire Department Fire Investigation Team; and
4		WHEREAS, Ronald Marx was known for his work with the
5		Naperville Fire Department Public Education Team, where his
6		luminous personality was a perfect fit for interacting with the
7		public; those who knew him best characterized him as a true
8		leader and great mentor to many new firefighters and
9		paramedics; and
10		WHEREAS, On June 15, 2006, Ronald Marx became a member of
11		the Morris Fire Protection and Ambulance District; he was
12		promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in January of 2012; and
13		WHEREAS, Ronald Marx was a dedicated leader who worked in
14		the development of training programs and officer development
15		within the fire department; he rode in the fire engine until
16		the day he was diagnosed; and
17		WHEREAS, Ronald Marx enjoyed traveling, camping, and the
18		outdoors, but his greatest love was fire service and his 4
19		grandchildren; and
20		WHEREAS, Ronald Marx was preceded in death by his father;
21		and

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1		WHEREAS, Ronald Marx is survived by his wife, Tina; his
2		mother; 2 children, Nicole (Dave) Barr and Brad Chapman; 4
3		grandchildren, Kiersten, Travis, Aubree, and Olivia Barr; 6
4		siblings, Robert (Kim), Karen (Gary) Marshall, John (Deb),
5		Jerry (Patti), Darrell (Lyn), and Dennis; and many nieces and
6		nephews; therefore, be it
7		RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL
8		ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his
9		family and friends, mourn the passing of Ronald "Ron" Dean
10		Marx; and be it further
11		RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
12		presented to the family of Ronald Marx as an expression of our
13		sympathy.