Bill Text: IL SR1297 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Charles "Tom" Marx of Quincy.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-11-21 - Resolution Adopted [SR1297 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR1297-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Charles "Tom" Marx of Quincy, who
passed away on November 10, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Tom Marx was born in Hannibal, Missouri to Edward
and Margaret Barnes Marx on June 9, 1950; he graduated from
Hull High School and attended Gem City Business College; he
married Kathie Myers in Quincy on August 2, 1980; and
WHEREAS, Tom Marx began selling fireworks with his dad
when he was in 5th grade at a stand in Oakwood, Missouri, and
following his passion, he turned the small fireworks stand
into the country's largest fireworks superstore located in
Hannibal; and
WHEREAS, Tom Marx was an astute businessman and developer
and considered all of his employees to be part of his family;
he brought Staples to Quincy, beginning the Marx Commercial
Development, and revitalized the Steamboat Bend Shopping
Center in Hannibal; he loved to beautify and make properties
thrive; and
WHEREAS, Tom Marx was a drummer and loved rock and roll
music; Journey was one of his favorite bands; he took great joy

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in taking his family and friends to concerts to experience and
enjoy live music together; and
WHEREAS, Tom Marx was devoted to his family; he had many
close friends and business friends; he was kind, caring, and
quietly generous; and
WHEREAS, Tom Marx was preceded in death by his parents;
his son, Joshua "Josh" Marx; and his father-in-law and
mother-in-law, Jim and Dorothy Myers; and
WHEREAS, Tom Marx is survived by his wife, Kathie; his
brother, Mike Marx; his sister-in-law, Karrie (Craig) Smith;
his nephews, Tory and Tyler (Devon) Kaufmann; his great-nieces
and great-nephews, Peyton, August, Vada, and Fia Kaufmann; and
many friends; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Charles "Tom" Marx and extend our sincere condolences to his
family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
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