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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death of Roger R. Tilstra of Onarga, who passed
4away on July 12, 2017; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Roger Tilstra was born in Onarga to John and
6Margaret Dannehl Tilstra on March 11, 1940; he graduated from
7Onarga High School in 1959 and from 1962 to 1964 served in the
8United States Army with Company A, 124th Maintenance Battalion,
92nd Armored Division based at Fort Hood, Texas; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Roger Tilstra was an auto mechanic for his entire
11working life; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Roger Tilstra was a 50-year member of the Onarga
13Fire Department, most recently serving as commissioner; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Roger Tilstra was known for his colorful
15personality, his dedication to the fire service, and his
16commitment to firefighter safety; therefore, be it
 
17    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
18ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
19Roger R. Tilstra, and extend our sincere condolences to his
20family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it

 

 

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2    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
3presented to the family of Roger Tilstra as an expression of
4our deepest sympathy.