Bill Text: IL SR0865 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Jon L. Christiansen of Moline.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-10-25 - Resolution Adopted [SR0865 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-SR0865-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Jon L. Christiansen of Moline, who passed
away on August 14, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Jon Christiansen was born in in Moline to L.R. and
Harriett Eckdahl Christiansen on August 21, 1937; he graduated
from Moline High School and served in the United States Air
National Guard; he earned a bachelor's degree and attended both
Drake University and Augustana College; he married Heidi Radik
in Moline on June 30, 1962; and
WHEREAS, Jon Christiansen began his career at L.R.
Christiansen Company in Moline and worked his way up to
president; he then turned his attention to real estate and was
instrumental in revitalizing the old International Harvester
Farmall plant into the Quad City Industrial Center; along with
his brother, Jim, he formed L.R.C. Developers and L.R.C. Real
Estate; most recently, he was CEO of L.R.C. Real Estate in Rock
Island; he held memberships in many organizations, including
Rotary Club, the Paul Harris Society, Renew Moline, Short Hills
Country Club, Bay Colony Beach Club in Naples, Florida, and
Boot Lake Homeowners Association in Eagle River, Wisconsin; he
was on the board of the YMCA, Salvation Army, and First Federal
Savings and Loan; and

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WHEREAS, Jon Christiansen was a longtime winter resident of
Naples, Florida and enjoyed summer vacations in Eagle River,
Wisconsin; he was an avid tennis player, loving husband,
father, and grandfather; he enjoyed attending and
photographing his grandsons' sporting events and activities;
and
WHEREAS, Jon Christiansen was preceded in death by his
parents; and
WHEREAS, Jon Christiansen is survived by his wife of over
55 years; his daughter, Kimber (Dan) Frieden; his brother, Jim
(Pat) Christiansen; his grandsons, Ben and Ryan Frieden; his
nieces, Helle Getz, Jill (Dave) Latting, and Sue (Charlie)
Hintz; and his nephew, Scott (Kami) Christiansen; therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Jon L. Christiansen, 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 Jon Christiansen as an expression of

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our deepest sympathy.