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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Thomas "Tom" Charles Becker of Des 
4Plaines, who passed away on May 13, 2022; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Tom Becker was born to Eugene and Marjorie Becker 
6in Chicago on November 10, 1957; he grew up in the Independence 
7Park neighborhood and was a graduate of Schurz High School; he 
8married Valerie Wellar in Mundelein on September 12, 1986; and
  
 
9    WHEREAS, Tom Becker was a licensed realtor and assisted 
10many friends and family in finding their dream homes; he was 
11also employed by Peerless Fence Company; and
  
 
12    WHEREAS, Tom Becker was the Des Plaines 6th Ward Alderman 
13from May of 1999 to May of 2007; during his tenure, he brought 
14many traditions to Des Plaines, including the Christmas Tree 
15lighting; and
  
 
16    WHEREAS, Tom Becker was very active in the community and 
17was an avid volunteer with many organizations, including 
18Little League, the City of Des Plaines Special Events 
19Commission, and Irish Fest for the Special Olympics; he helped 
20facilitate the ground breaking of Metro Square and bringing 
21the Rivers Casino to Des Plaines; he also worked with many 
 
 
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1animal rescue organizations; and
  
 
2    WHEREAS, Tom Becker's special interests included Koi fish 
3ponds, riding his Harley, and playing cards with his friends; 
4and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Tom Becker was preceded in death by his parents; 
6his brother, William (Evie); and his numerous pets; and
  
 
7    WHEREAS, Tom Becker is survived by his wife, Valerie; his 
8children, Tori, Mark (Renee), and Nicole; his grandchildren, 
9Brookelynn, Charlotte, Autumn, and Gabrielle; his granddogs, 
10Kaylee, Gracie, and Max; his brother, Bob (Laura); and his 
11many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
  
 
12    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL 
13ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of

14Thomas "Tom" Charles Becker and extend our sincere
condolences 
15to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
him; and be 
16it further
  
 
17    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be

18presented to the family of Tom Becker as an expression of
our 
19deepest sympathy.