SR0865 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jon L. Christiansen of Moline, who passed away on August 14, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Jon Christiansen was born in in Moline to L.R. and Harriett Eckdahl Christiansen on August 21, 1937; he graduated from Moline High School and served in the United States Air National Guard; he earned a bachelor's degree and attended both Drake University and Augustana College; he married Heidi Radik in Moline on June 30, 1962; and

WHEREAS, Jon Christiansen began his career at L.R. Christiansen Company in Moline and worked his way up to president; he then turned his attention to real estate and was instrumental in revitalizing the old International Harvester Farmall plant into the Quad City Industrial Center; along with his brother, Jim, he formed L.R.C. Developers and L.R.C. Real Estate; most recently, he was CEO of L.R.C. Real Estate in Rock Island; he held memberships in many organizations, including Rotary Club, the Paul Harris Society, Renew Moline, Short Hills Country Club, Bay Colony Beach Club in Naples, Florida, and Boot Lake Homeowners Association in Eagle River, Wisconsin; he was on the board of the YMCA, Salvation Army, and First Federal Savings and Loan; and

WHEREAS, Jon Christiansen was a longtime winter resident of Naples, Florida and enjoyed summer vacations in Eagle River, Wisconsin; he was an avid tennis player, loving husband, father, and grandfather; he enjoyed attending and photographing his grandsons' sporting events and activities; and

WHEREAS, Jon Christiansen was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Jon Christiansen is survived by his wife of over 55 years; his daughter, Kimber (Dan) Frieden; his brother, Jim (Pat) Christiansen; his grandsons, Ben and Ryan Frieden; his nieces, Helle Getz, Jill (Dave) Latting, and Sue (Charlie) Hintz; and his nephew, Scott (Kami) Christiansen; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Jon L. Christiansen, 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 Jon Christiansen as an expression of our deepest sympathy.