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This Resolution, passed by the Illinois Senate, expresses sorrow over the death of Tyrone C. Fahner, a distinguished public servant and legal professional who passed away on September 16, 2024. The resolution highlights his significant career, including his service as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, Director of the Illinois Department of Law Enforcement, and Attorney General of Illinois from 1980 to 1983. It also acknowledges his leadership roles at Mayer Brown LLP, a prominent law firm, and his involvement in various civic organizations such as the John G. Shedd Aquarium and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, as well as his appointments by Presidents George W. Bush and Ronald Reagan to national commissions. The resolution serves as a formal expression of mourning and extends condolences to his family and loved ones, recognizing his dedication to public service and his impact on the community.