|
| | HR0094 | | LRB098 10646 MST 40933 r |
|
|
1 | | HOUSE RESOLUTION
|
2 | | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of |
3 | | Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of John |
4 | | Francis Tompkins of Hoffman Estates, who passed away on |
5 | | February 3, 2013; and
|
6 | | WHEREAS, John Tompkins was born on March 27, 1929, to Myra |
7 | | and George Tompkins; he married Yvonne Bourassa; he was a |
8 | | United States Air Force veteran, past president of American |
9 | | Electric Construction Co., and president emeritus of New |
10 | | Horizons Center; and
|
11 | | WHEREAS, John Tompkins led a remarkable life, working hard, |
12 | | playing hard, and at times acting like a tough guy; he had many |
13 | | loves in his life most importantly his wife, his 8 children, |
14 | | his 18 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren; and
|
15 | | WHEREAS, John Tompkins had an undying devotion to and |
16 | | unwavering commitment for children and adults with severe |
17 | | development disabilities and autism at the New Horizon Center; |
18 | | in 2006, a new, fully accessible facility for the children and |
19 | | adults of New Horizon Center opened its doors; and
|
20 | | WHEREAS, John Tompkins was preceded in death by his |
21 | | parents; his son, Johnny Tompkins; and his brothers, Chuck |