SR0192 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Mr. Charles Timothy "Tim" Heimann of Galesburg, who passed away on March 13, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Tim Heimann was born May 10, 1948, in Chicago, to William J. and Doris M. Greene Heimann; he married Catherine Kucik on August 2, 1970, in Westchester; and

WHEREAS, Tim Heimann was a coach, professor, development officer, and mentor at Knox College in Galesburg for 37 years; and

WHEREAS, In his career at Knox College, he touched many lives, formed young minds and characters, and leaves a legacy in each of his many former students and players; and

WHEREAS, Tim Heimann was a 1966 graduate of Proviso West High School; he received a bachelor's degree in English literature from Knox College in 1970; he received a master's degree in Guidance and Counseling from Bradley University in Peoria in 1976; and he served in the United States Army Reserves for six years; and

WHEREAS, Tim Heimann was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Dennis N. Heimann; and

WHEREAS, Tim Heimann is survived by his wife, Catherine; his sons, Kerry Heimann, Kevin Heimann, and Christopher Heimann; his daughter, Cammi Heimann (and Douglas) Lawrence; his brother, William P. (and Carol) Heimann; his sister-in-law, Gay Heimann; and his grandchildren, Max Lawrence and Lucy Lawrence; therefore, be it

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

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Tim Heimann as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.