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This resolution mourns the death of Thomas William "Tom" Ritter, a prominent agricultural and community leader from Blue Mound, Illinois, who passed away on August 20, 2025. The resolution highlights Ritter's significant contributions to agriculture, serving as president of the Macon County Farm Bureau, a longtime Farm Bureau Crop Watcher, and a member of various agricultural organizations including the Illinois Soybean Association. Additionally, the resolution recognizes his extensive community service, including roles as a trustee at Richland Community College, president of local school boards, and supervisor of Pleasant View Township, as well as his active involvement in his church and community events like the Blue Mound Fall Festival. The document acknowledges Ritter's personal life, noting he was born in Decatur in 1952, graduated from the University of Illinois with an agriculture degree, was married to Diana for 46 years, and is survived by his wife, three sons, four grandchildren, and several siblings and in-laws. The resolution expresses the Illinois Senate's deepest sympathy to his family and aims to commemorate his life of dedicated service to his faith, family, community, and the agricultural industry.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=406&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104