SR0781 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0781 LRB095 21787 GRL 52004 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Timothy Joseph Wehrli of Naperville, who passed away on June 17, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Timothy Wehrli was born on August 23, 1961; his parents were John "Harp" and Virginia "Ginny" Wehrli; and

WHEREAS, Timothy Wehrli was a graduate of Naperville North High School, graduating with the Class of 1979; he graduated from the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) in 1983 with a degree in architecture; and

WHEREAS, Timothy Wehrli was employed at Packer Engineering Labs from age 13 to age 24; after earning his college degree, he was hired as an intern at Matocha Associates, working there for nine years before branching out on his own; in 1995, he formed his own firm, Wehrli Associates Architects, in Naperville; and

WHEREAS, When he wasn't coming up with innovative designs for new houses and additions, Timothy Wehrli enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, reading, taking relaxing vacations in Door County, and sailing, among other activities; and

WHEREAS, Timothy Wehrli was preceded in death by his mother and his brother, Christopher Wehrli; and

WHEREAS, Timothy Wehrli is survived by his daughter, Kathleen "Katie" Lorge, and her mother, Rosemary Smetana; his father; his brothers, Steve (Pat) Wehrli, Dan Wehrli, John (Patty), and Peter Wehrli; his sister, Lisa (Jeff) Wehrli-Gunther; his nine nieces and nephews; and his many loving friends; and

WHEREAS, Timothy Wehrli will be remembered by all who knew and loved him as an intelligent and giving man who was always willing to offer advice and be a listening ear; his loving family will remembered him as a supportive and loving father who was devoted in every way to his daughter; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Timothy Wehrli; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Timothy Wehrli as an expression of our sympathy.