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SR0523LRB104 16604 ECR 30004 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 

3to learn of the death of Ronald "Ron" Bean; and

4 WHEREAS, Ron Bean moved to Park Forest in 1969 as he was 

5drawn to its reputation as a community where residents of all 

6races could live, work, and grow together; and

7 WHEREAS, Ron Bean quickly became an active and 

8conscientious supporter of Park Forest, earning the trust of 

9residents and colleagues through his thoughtful leadership and 

10commitment to service; and

11 WHEREAS, Ron Bean was first elected as a trustee for the 

12Village of Park Forest in 1974, demonstrating early his 

13dedication to responsible governance and community progress; 

14and

15 WHEREAS, Ron Bean made history when he was elected Village 

16President of Park Forest in 1981, becoming the first African 

17American person in Illinois to be elected to office by a 

18predominantly white population, a significant milestone and 

19testament to his character, integrity, and the respect he 

20commanded; and

SR0523- 2 -LRB104 16604 ECR 30004 r

1 WHEREAS, Ron Bean was widely admired for his calm, steady, 

2and gentlemanly leadership throughout his presidency from 1981 

3to 1986, particularly during times of tension or public 

4disagreement; and

5 WHEREAS, Under Ron Bean's guidance, Park Forest addressed 

6many pressing infrastructure needs, including the repair and 

7modernization of aging water, sewer, and utility systems that 

8required major and costly upgrades, actions vital to the 

9long-term stability of the community; and

10 WHEREAS, Ron Bean also navigated significant economic 

11challenges, including the decline of the Park Forest Plaza 

12following development