SR0884 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois wish to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of former Aurora Alderman Joe Schindlbeck, who passed away on June 9, 2006; and

WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Aurora, Mr. Schindlbeck helped preserve local landmarks while spearheading his community's revitalization; Aurorans can now enjoy the convenience of the Aurora Transportation Center or festivities at the Walter Payton Roundhouse Complex, just some of his many accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Schindlbeck served two years as a member of the Kane County Board and as a member of the Aurora City Council from 1977 to 1985; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Schindlbeck's work as a member of the City Council's Finance Committee led to the establishment of the Aurora Economic Development Commission; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Schindlbeck also enjoyed a forty-five year career with the Burlington Northern Railroad and retired as a supervisor; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Schindlbeck was committed to excellence; he maintained a high level of integrity and accomplishment and gave himself fully to his family; he was also a loyal friend to many; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Schindlbeck leaves behind a great legacy of faithfulness, service, and dignity; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Joe Schindlbeck, and we 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 his family as an expression of our deepest sympathy.