HR0281 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of Samuel T. Macrane Jr.; and

WHEREAS, Samuel T. Macrane Jr. served the Naperville community with dedication for many years; during the four years he was Mayor of Naperville, the city's population increased from 88,000 to 100,423; and

WHEREAS, During his term as mayor, Mr. Macrane continued to build on the city's reputation as a residential and business center, helping to shape Naperville into a prosperous and attractive city; and

WHEREAS, As mayor, he worked to improve public safety by increasing police awareness and by supporting new programs such as V.E.G.A., D.A.R.E., and G.R.E.A.T., and through his support of three new fire stations; and

WHEREAS, He worked hard to ensure the city's fiscal integrity during a time of growth; he managed the city's growth through adoption and updating of the Department of Public Utilities by supporting lake water service and electric services that will grow with the city for another ten years; and

WHEREAS, His commitment to community service included serving as mayor, as city councilman, as the Local Liquor Commissioner, as a member of the Riverwalk Commission, as Chairman of the Naper Settlement and Museum Board, as a member of the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference Legislative Committee, as a member of the Fireman's Pension Board, as a member of the CAN-DO Board of Directors, as a member of the Rotary Club of Naperville, and as a member of the Edward Hospital Cancer Board; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Macrane was a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; he and his wife, Marie, were married for 40 years and were residents of Naperville for more than 34 years; he was the proud father of 4 children; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Samuel T. Macrane Jr.; we extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and we express our appreciation for his many years of dedicated community service; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to his family as an expression of our sincerest condolences during their time of bereavement.