SR0243 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Raymond Edward "Ray" Imig, who passed away on March 31, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Ray Imig was born in Des Plaines to Ray and Frances Imig on September 28, 1937 and was a lifelong resident of Park Ridge and Des Plaines; and

WHEREAS, Ray Imig began his career as an educator with more than 30 years of service to Park Ridge District 64; after retirement, he earned his CADC license and served as a counselor and an intake coordinator at Keys to Recovery for another 25 years; and

WHEREAS, Ray Imig and his wife, Ginger, nurtured small businesses that became local treasures; they created fresh doughnuts at Imigs' Cafe and music-filled aisles at Crossroads Record Shop, where they also created custom t-shirts; and

WHEREAS, Ray Imig gave generously of his time and talents, and service was at the core of his life; he was a proud member of the Elks and the Des Plaines Lions Club; he volunteered for HOTLINE, MCYAF, and the Self-Help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines; he had also served on the Des Plaines District 62 School Board; and

WHEREAS, Ray Imig had many passions; he loved music and embraced life; he collected antiques and found joy in sharing their stories through display; in recent years, he found a new passion in crafting colorful, heartfelt buttons, small tokens of kindness that he offered to everyone encountered; and

WHEREAS, Ray Imig was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Mary Fallest; his son, Doug Imig; and his grandson, Julian Hernandez; and

WHEREAS, Ray Imig is survived by his wife of 67 years, Virginia (Ginger) Imig; his children, Brian (Laura) Imig, Laura Mendoza, Chris (Jill) Imig, Lori Imig, and Michele (Mike) Nielsen; his brother, Jeff Imig; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Raymond Edward "Ray" Imig 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 Ray Imig as an expression of our deepest sympathy.