SR0969 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0969 LRB102 24961 ECR 34216 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard Weil, who passed away on September 29, 2021 at the age of 73; and

WHEREAS, Richard Weil was born in Denver, Colorado to Bettye Lou and William Weil on November 15, 1947; and

WHEREAS, Richard Weil lived a lifetime of irreverent adventure, which began in his teenage years; and

WHEREAS, Richard Weil spent a few years on the road as a truck driver; he then enrolled in the graduate school of Marquette University to study English literature, where he would meet his future wife of 37 years, Zarine; and

WHEREAS, Richard Weil supported his family through a small logistics business, RW Freight; he earned the respect and friendship of his peers in the industry and retired after a career of more than 45 years; and

WHEREAS, Richard Weil formed an extensive network of friends within the Oak Park community and was a cherished member of a tight-knit Ashtanga yoga community in Chicago; he was an enthusiastic student in online courses on modern poetry; and

WHEREAS, Richard Weil is remembered for his many hobbies, his love of family, and, most of all, his generosity and sense of humor; and

WHEREAS, Richard Weil was the beloved husband of Zarine, the father of Aaron, Darius, and Delna, and the brother of Kathe (Robert) Jervis; 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 Richard Weil 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 Richard Weil as an expression of our deepest sympathy.