SR0169 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0169 LRB100 11205 KLG 21516 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Thomas E. "Tom" Keating of Streamwood, who passed away on December 17, 2016 at the age of 53; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Keating was born in Chicago to Thomas J. and Carole (Gildea) Keating on March 13, 1963; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Keating, a 30-year resident of Streamwood, was first elected to the Streamwood Park District Board in 2001; he was re-elected in 2005, 2009, and 2013; he served 16 years as President, and was most recently serving as Vice President; during his time at the Board, he was the initiator of the District's; "SPDCares" vision; he brought his financial expertise as a certified public accountant to the board, and he took a leadership role in developing its 15-year capital improvement plan, which was made possible by frugal spending and careful planning; and

WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Thomas Keating, the Streamwood Park District twice earned the Illinois Distinguished Agency designation for professional and quality policies, practices, and administration; the District twice earned the AA- Bond Rating from Standard & Poor's for financial planning, management, and stability; in 2015, he was recognized by the Illinois Association of Park Districts for his 15 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Keating was described as a "kid at heart" who "knew the value of play and wanted the community to have a chance to play and have fun", and will be long remembered for his "compassion, humor, and love of proofreading"; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Keating was the beloved husband and high school sweetheart of Diane (Smentek); the loving father of Alex, Austin, Riley, and the late Ryan; the cherished son of Thomas J. and Carole (Gildea); the caring brother of Darlene (Brian) McDermott, Kathy (Jeff) Jarr, Kim (Dave) Ehrhardt, Lori (Michael) Brosman, and Michael (Cecille); and the fond uncle to many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Thomas E. "Tom" Keating, 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 Thomas Keating as an expression of our deepest sympathy.