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This resolution, passed by the Illinois House of Representatives, expresses sorrow over the death of Eric Wayne "Rick" Zehr, who passed away on March 7, 2026. It acknowledges his birth in Pontiac, Illinois, his education at Eastern Illinois University and Illinois State University, and his career dedicated to addiction medicine, where he made significant contributions to treatment programs at Proctor Hospital and Carle Health's Trillium Place. The resolution also highlights his passions for music, sports, and family, noting his ability to connect with people. Finally, it extends condolences to his surviving wife, Jenny, his stepdaughter, grandsons, parents, brother, nephew, aunt, sister-in-law, cousins, and friends, and states that a copy of the resolution will be sent to his family as a symbol of sympathy.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=724&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104