SR0036 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ronald "Ron" Cornelius, who passed away on December 18, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Cornelius was born on December 24, 1941 in Joliet; his mother was Ollie Kay Cornelius; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Cornelius graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1960; he subsequently earned a degree in business administration from Roosevelt University in 1977; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Cornelius was employed with Commonwealth Edison for 34 years; after retiring from ComEd, he served as a counselor at Joliet Job Corps and Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Cornelius served in local politics since the 1980s; he was elected to the Joliet Township High School Board and was appointed as a commissioner on the Will County Board; he also served as president of the Joliet Public Library Board and as a member of the Will County Board of Health; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Cornelius was a member of the Beacon Club and the Associated Clubs of Greater Will County; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Cornelius was preceded in death by his mother and 2 brothers, Sterling and Terry Cornelius; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Cornelius is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 11 years, Arnetta Cornelius; 2 sons, James (Lisa) White and Cedric Foster; 2 brothers, Melvin and Floyd Cornelius; 2 sisters, Patricia Childs and Rosa Wilson; and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Ronald "Ron" Cornelius; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Ronald Cornelius as an expression of our sympathy.