Bill Text: IL SR2478 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Jim Mamer of East Peoria.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2016-12-01 - Resolution Adopted [SR2478 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-SR2478-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Jim Mamer of East Peoria, who passed away
on November 28, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Jim Mamer was born in Mt. Vernon to James C. and
Doris Stevens Mamer on August 11, 1947; he graduated from
Streator High School in 1965 and from Midstate College; he
served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Gurke during
the Vietnam War; he attended the Illinois Bankers School of
Southern Illinois University and the Graduate School of Banking
in Madison, Wisconsin; he married Lynn Ferguson at St. Stephen
Church in Streator on May 4, 1968; and
WHEREAS, Jim Mamer was President and CO-CEO of the Morton
Community Bank; he loved East Peoria and dedicated his life to
making it a better place to live; he was instrumental in the
development of the Levee District, the Eastside Center,
Par-A-Dice, the East Peoria Festival of Lights, Leisure Acres,
and the Jaycees fireworks show; and
WHEREAS, Jim Mamer was an active volunteer and served his
community in many ways, including as a member of the OSF
Foundation Board, the Rotary, and the East Peoria Foundation;
he was a charter member and former President of Kiwanis, and a

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member of the Jaycees and the East Peoria Chamber of Commerce;
he served as Fond du Lac Park District Commissioner and as
Treasurer for several school districts; he was recognized for
his efforts in founding the Fond du Lac Banking Center and was
also the recipient of the Business Person of the Year in 1983;
and
WHEREAS, Jim Mamer belonged to several car clubs and had a
great appreciation for collecting and showing Model A Fords; he
loved fishing and hunting at the lake house, which he also
enjoyed sharing with family and friends; he was a member of St.
Monica's Church in East Peoria; and
WHEREAS, Jim Mamer was preceded in death by his parents and
his mother and father-in-law, Jack and Mary Ferguson; and
WHEREAS, Jim Mamer is survived by his wife, Lynn; his sons,
Michael (Lisa) Mamer, and Matthew (Heidi) Mamer; his
grandchildren, Makayla, Hunter, Kyah, Peyton, and Logan Mamer;
his sister, Diane (Alan) Bressner; his brother, Steven (Pam)
Mamer; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Cindy (Steve)
Francisko, and Mark (Patty) Ferguson; and many nieces, nephews,
great-nieces, and great-nephews; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of

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Jim Mamer, and extend our sincere condolences to his family,
friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Jim Mamer as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.