SR0855 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Alderman Robert Wilkening of Park Ridge, who passed away on August 4, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Alderman Wilkening has been a resident of Park Ridge for 39 years; and

WHEREAS, Alderman Wilkening was the President of Wilkening & Company Management Consultants, founded in 1989; and

WHEREAS, Alderman Wilkening served as Third Ward Alderman since of May 2015; he previously served 2-terms (8 years) on the Board of Education for Elementary School District #64 (Park Ridge-Niles); while on the District #64 Board, he served as Chair of the Finance and Personnel Committees and participated in 3 teacher-union contract negotiations with the teacher's union; and

WHEREAS, Alderman Wilkening is survived by his wife of 40 years, Gail, and their 2 children; therefore, be it

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