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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Ronald
4"Ron" Rivers, who passed away on December 15, 2021; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Ron Rivers was born on June 2, 1948; he graduated
6from Hirsch High School in Chicago; he served in the U.S. Army
7for three years before being honorably discharged; he later
8studied Social Service and Communications at Kennedy King
9Community College; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Ron Rivers built a beautiful life with his best
11friend and wife of over 30 years, Regina; together, they built
12their home in Maywood and had six children and many
13grandchildren; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Ron Rivers had a 32-year career with Trans World,
15American, and Continental Airlines, working in catering and
16customer service; he retired in 1999 to focus on his
17grandchildren and to serve the community of Maywood; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Ron Rivers served as a trustee for the Village of
19Maywood; he was an active member of the Maywood United Party
20and of the Proviso Township Democratic Organization; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Ron Rivers was a trusted friend and public
2servant, shining light on all he encountered; he will be
3remembered as a treasure who was loved beyond words and will be
4missed beyond measure; therefore, be it
 
5    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
6HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
7we mourn the passing of Ronald "Ron" Rivers and extend our
8sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew
9and loved him; and be it further
 
10    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
11presented to the family of Ron Rivers as an expression of our
12deepest sympathy.