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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 commemorates his extensive public service and community contributions. A native of Boone County born in 1944, Wait had a diverse career spanning farming, teaching, coaching, law, and politics, serving multiple terms in the Illinois House of Representatives as a Republican. Throughout his legislative career, he was particularly active in agricultural policy, serving as a Republican spokesperson on the House Agriculture Committee and later chairing the House Committee on Transportation and Motor Vehicles. Beyond his political roles, Wait was deeply involved in community organizations, including the First United Methodist Church of Belvidere, United Way, and the Boone County Bar Association, and was honored in October 2024 with a Doctor of Civic Betterment by the Belvidere Chamber of Commerce. The resolution expresses condolences to his surviving family members, recognizes his life of public service, and highlights his commitment to serving Boone County and the state of Illinois through various leadership positions and community engagements.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=185&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104