SR1726 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to mourn the death of Ronald "Ron" Dean Marx, who passed away on November 23, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Marx was born on July 6, 1959 in Morris; his parents were Robert Marx and Ellen Marx; he was raised in Morris, graduating with the Class of 1977 from Morris High School, and was married to Barb (nee Neal) Siegel; on December 16, 2006, he married Tina Darm; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Marx served in law enforcement as a patrolman in Morris for 5 years; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Marx started his career in 1991 as a firefighter and paramedic with the Naperville Fire Department, where he served for over 20 years; and

WHEREAS, Through his service with the Naperville Fire Department, Ronald Marx was dedicated to working with the community to strengthen relations, serving on many teams and committees; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Marx worked on the Naperville Fire Department's accreditation process and transition into the Edward Hospital Emergency Medical System; he was also part of the Naperville Fire Department Fire Investigation Team; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Marx was known for his work with the Naperville Fire Department Public Education Team, where his luminous personality was a perfect fit for interacting with the public; those who knew him best characterized him as a true leader and great mentor to many new firefighters and paramedics; and

WHEREAS, On June 15, 2006, Ronald Marx became a member of the Morris Fire Protection and Ambulance District; he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in January of 2012; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Marx was a dedicated leader who worked in the development of training programs and officer development within the fire department; he rode in the fire engine until the day he was diagnosed; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Marx enjoyed traveling, camping, and the outdoors, but his greatest love was fire service and his 4 grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Marx was preceded in death by his father; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Marx is survived by his wife, Tina; his mother; 2 children, Nicole (Dave) Barr and Brad Chapman; 4 grandchildren, Kiersten, Travis, Aubree, and Olivia Barr; 6 siblings, Robert (Kim), Karen (Gary) Marshall, John (Deb), Jerry (Patti), Darrell (Lyn), and Dennis; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Ronald "Ron" Dean Marx; and be it further

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