SR0025 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard Wayne "Rick" Glass of Bloomington, who passed away on December 7, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Rick Glass was born in Akron, Ohio to Robert and Marilyn (Basford) Glass on February 1, 1948; he graduated from Joliet West in 1966 and the University of Cincinnati in 1971; he earned his master's degree in Hospital and Healthcare Administration from Xavier University in 1978; he married Barbara on October 30 1982; together, they raised their three children in Peoria and later in Bloomington-Normal; and

WHEREAS, Rick Glass had a distinguished career serving his community; he was vice president of Proctor Hospital in Peoria for 15 years; he then served as CEO of Marcfirst, an agency supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in Bloomington-Normal, until he retired in 2013; he was known as a strong, quiet leader; and

WHEREAS, Rick Glass was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church; alongside his wife, he spent his retirement years hiking and camping across the country, and he reached his 50th state in 2018; he enjoyed adventures further afield, traveling to England, Italy, China, South Africa, Japan, and Portugal; he spent eight beautiful summers at his log cabin in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin; he enjoyed researching genealogy, collecting art and tribal rugs, sharing movie recommendations, touring historic sites and botanical gardens, and biking through Door County in Wisconsin; and

WHEREAS, Rick Glass was known for his calming presence, his cheeky sense of humor, and his laugh; he was a great joke-teller, campfire-builder, and aficionado of dark beer; he will be remembered as a loving human being with an endless supply of kindness and compassion that he shared freely with his friends and family; and

WHEREAS, Rick Glass was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Peter Swick; his stepmother, Shirley Glass; and his stepbrother, Don Barnett; and

WHEREAS, Rick Glass is survived by his wife, Barbara Campbell; his son, Carl (Parrish) Glass; his daughters, Sarah Glass (Joe Chidley) and Jessica Glass; his siblings, Linda (Fred) Storch, Gail (Jim) Bartz, James Swick, and Peggy (R.G.) Bender; his stepbrothers, John Barnett and Mike Barnett; and his many cousins, nieces, and nephews; 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 Wayne "Rick" Glass 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 Rick Glass as an expression of our deepest sympathy.