HR0180 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0180 LRB102 10683 ECR 16012 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of James "Jim" M. Long; and

WHEREAS, Jim Long joined the Westmont Park Board in 1982 and served as a park commissioner for 39 years; he was involved in every discussion, negotiation, policy decision, and visionary action that was shaped by the district over his 39 years of service; he was one of those rare individuals who was happy to remain in the background, letting others receive the accolades, even though he was one of the greatest influences on the growth, direction, and success of the Westmont Park District; and

WHEREAS, In 2020, Jim Long was recognized as the Westmont Citizen of the Year and the Illinois Association of Park Districts Mike Cassidy Outstanding Board Member; and

WHEREAS, Jim Long was preceded in death by his loving parents, John and Ruth Long and his siblings, John (Colleen) Long Jr., Thomas (Kyra) Long, Robert Long, Susan (David) Kolb, and Julie (Beau) Jones; and

WHEREAS, Jim Long is survived by his wife, Kathy M. Devlin Long; his children, Kristin (John) Creighton, James (Gosia) Long, and Jennifer (Michael) Kavanagh; and his grandchildren, Aidan and Liam Creighton, John Long, Regina Cichy, Monika Wood, and Michael, James, Patrick, and Emma Kavanagh; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of James "Jim" M. Long 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 Jim Long as an expression of our deepest sympathy.