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This resolution mourns the passing of former Illinois State Representative Ronald A. "Ron" Wait, who died on December 30, 2024, and honors his significant contributions to public service. Born in Belvidere, Illinois, in 1944, Wait was a multi-talented professional who worked as a farmer, teacher, coach, lawyer, and long-serving legislator, representing Boone County in the Illinois House of Representatives. Throughout his career, he was deeply involved in local and community affairs, serving on various boards including the Boone County Board, Boone County Housing Authority, and University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Board. Wait was elected to the Illinois House in 1982 as a Republican, where he became a prominent voice for agricultural issues and later served in leadership roles on transportation committees. He was actively engaged in numerous community organizations, including the United Way, Rosecrance, and the Belvidere YMCA, and was honored in October 2024 with the Belvidere Chamber of Commerce's Doctor of Civic Betterment award. The resolution extends condolences to his surviving brothers and sisters-in-law and recognizes Wait's lifelong commitment to public service, education, and community development.

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