SR0406 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gary R. Paris of Maple Park, who passed away on April 4, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Gary Paris was born in Aurora to Robert Sr. and Merna (Johnson) Paris on March 14, 1957; and

WHEREAS, Gary Paris began his employment with the city of Geneva as a maintenance department mechanic; he was promoted twice, first to chief mechanic in 1994 and later to fleet maintenance supervisor in 2006; he was also ASE-certified as a Master Automobile Technician by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence; he serviced the backup power generators at City Hall, the Police Department, Public Works and the city's water utility; he also worked as an auto mechanic at the Batavia Citgo and Batavia Standard stations; and

WHEREAS, Gary Paris was preceded in death by his mother, Merna Paris, and his maternal and paternal grandparents; and

WHEREAS, Gary Paris is survived by his father, Robert Paris Sr.; his children, Jennifer Paris and Tim (Kristen) Paris; his grandchildren, Courtney and Caitlin; his siblings, Patricia (George) Schipma, Paul (Tracy) Paris, and Robert Jr. (Jeannie) Paris; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Gary R. Paris, 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 Gary Paris as an expression of our deepest sympathy.