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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois General Assembly are 
3saddened to learn of the passing of former Aurora Mayor Thomas 
4J. Weisner, who passed away December 28, 2018; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, In a show of his devotion to the belief that we 
6can make the world a better place, Thomas Weisner joined the 
7Peace Corps in 1981 with his wife, Marilyn; and
  
 
8    WHEREAS, While serving in the Peace Corps for five years, 
9Thomas Weisner helped create health and nutrition improvement 
10projects for those who needed it most; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Upon his return to Aurora, Thomas Weisner began a 
12lifetime career of service to the city of Aurora and was 
13elected mayor in 2005, a position in which he served for three 
14terms; and
 
15    WHEREAS, Thomas Weisner thoughtfully  guided Aurora through 
16the economic troubles brought on by the 2008 recession; and
  
 
17    WHEREAS, Thomas Weisner continued to be an advocate for the 
18disadvantaged by serving on several boards that benefitted the 
19lives of those in need; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Thomas Weisner was vital to the success of Aurora 
2and helped to shape a new generation of leaders for the town; 
3and
  
 
4    WHEREAS, Thomas Weisner is survived by his wife, Marilyn; 
5his son, Anthony; his grandchildren, Olivia and Zoe; and many 
6beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it
  
 
7    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
8HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
9we mourn the passing of former Aurora Mayor Thomas J. Weisner 
10and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and 
11all who knew and loved him; and be it further
  
 
12    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
13presented to the family of Thomas Weisner in recognition of a 
14life dedicated to serving others.