SR2478 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jim Mamer of East Peoria, who passed away on November 28, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Jim Mamer was born in Mt. Vernon to James C. and Doris Stevens Mamer on August 11, 1947; he graduated from Streator High School in 1965 and from Midstate College; he served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Gurke during the Vietnam War; he attended the Illinois Bankers School of Southern Illinois University and the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin; he married Lynn Ferguson at St. Stephen Church in Streator on May 4, 1968; and

WHEREAS, Jim Mamer was President and CO-CEO of the Morton Community Bank; he loved East Peoria and dedicated his life to making it a better place to live; he was instrumental in the development of the Levee District, the Eastside Center, Par-A-Dice, the East Peoria Festival of Lights, Leisure Acres, and the Jaycees fireworks show; and

WHEREAS, Jim Mamer was an active volunteer and served his community in many ways, including as a member of the OSF Foundation Board, the Rotary, and the East Peoria Foundation; he was a charter member and former President of Kiwanis, and a member of the Jaycees and the East Peoria Chamber of Commerce; he served as Fond du Lac Park District Commissioner and as Treasurer for several school districts; he was recognized for his efforts in founding the Fond du Lac Banking Center and was also the recipient of the Business Person of the Year in 1983; and

WHEREAS, Jim Mamer belonged to several car clubs and had a great appreciation for collecting and showing Model A Fords; he loved fishing and hunting at the lake house, which he also enjoyed sharing with family and friends; he was a member of St. Monica's Church in East Peoria; and

WHEREAS, Jim Mamer was preceded in death by his parents and his mother and father-in-law, Jack and Mary Ferguson; and

WHEREAS, Jim Mamer is survived by his wife, Lynn; his sons, Michael (Lisa) Mamer, and Matthew (Heidi) Mamer; his grandchildren, Makayla, Hunter, Kyah, Peyton, and Logan Mamer; his sister, Diane (Alan) Bressner; his brother, Steven (Pam) Mamer; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Cindy (Steve) Francisko, and Mark (Patty) Ferguson; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Jim Mamer, 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 Mamer as an expression of our deepest sympathy.