SR0806 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Paul J. Weldon, who passed away on May 24, 2021 at the age of 64; and

WHEREAS, Paul Weldon was born on November 30, 1956, the fifth of six children of Bill and Patricia Weldon; and

WHEREAS, Paul Weldon was raised in River Forest, where he attended St. Lukes and Roosevelt Middle School and later graduated from Fenwick High School in Oak Park; and

WHEREAS, Paul Weldon continued his education, graduating from Loyola University Chicago in 1978 and then receiving his master's degree in Business Administration from Roosevelt University in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Paul Weldon became the sole proprietor of Van Bergen & Greener Inc. after his father's passing in 1988; Van Bergen & Greener, located in Maywood, is an automotive manufacturing company known for being the only U.S. manufacturer of starter drives and starter drive components; and

WHEREAS, Paul Weldon handled his business and private affairs as a thoughtful and generous man; he was described by friends and family as an optimistic, reliable, and kind man who had a warm smile and generous heart; and

WHEREAS, Paul Weldon was a deeply religious man who was inspired by the lives of Mother Teresa, Padre Pio, John Paul II, and St. Faustina; he always made sure to live his faith and was a generous supporter of many Catholic charities; and

WHEREAS, Paul Weldon was preceded in death by his first wife, Bernadette Treacy Weldon; and

WHEREAS, At the time of his passing, Paul Weldon was survived by his wife, Diane Schikora Tentler Weldon; his three children, Matthew, Treacy (Dan) O'Keefe, and Marirose; his wife's three children, Robert, David, and Julie Tentler; his five siblings, Mary Pat (Ken) Woitas, Maureen Weldon, Bill (the late Madonna) Weldon, Madeleine (Mike) Weldon-Linne, and Michele Weldon; his in-laws, William (Deborah) Treacy, Barbara Treacy, Rosemary Treacy, Mary Pat (Jeff) Sutter, and Sharon Carroll; and his 27 nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Paul J. Weldon 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 Paul Weldon as an expression of our deepest sympathy.