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SR 612

MEMORIAL-THOMAS FRIYE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Jil Tracy

The Illinois Senate memorializes Thomas “Tom” Friye for his life, landscaping career, and extensive community service, offering condolences to his family.

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Bill Summary · SR 612

Overview

  • Bill: SR0612 (Senate Resolution 612)
  • Session/Jurisdiction: Illinois, 104th General Assembly
  • Type: Memorial resolution (non-binding, commemorative)
  • Principal focus: Honoring and expressing condolences for the life and passing of Thomas "Tom" Friye of Quincy

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution serves to publicly mourn the death of Thomas "Tom" Friye, acknowledge his life, and extend sincere condolences to his family and friends.
  • It recognizes his contributions to the Quincy community, including his professional work in landscape architecture and his service on local boards and organizations.

Key Provisions and Content

  • Official expression: The Illinois Senate conveys sorrow at Tom Friye’s death and offers heartfelt condolences.
  • Biographical recognition: The resolution provides a concise biography, noting:
    • Birth: January 31, 1942, in Quincy
    • Education: St. Francis Grade School; Christian Brothers Catholic High School (graduated 1960); coursework at Iowa State University toward landscape architecture registration
    • Career: Early work at Grieving Sheet-Metal; tenure at Hamann Florist; long career at Bergman Nurseries (joined 1971, 28 years; later part-owner with his three sons after purchasing Bergman Nurseries in 1999)
    • Legacy: Renowned for landscape architecture and design in the Quincy area; retired in June 2012 after 41 years in landscaping
    • Community involvement: Service on the Quincy Roman Catholic Cemetery Board (over 30 years), the Quincy Tree Commission, and the Quincy Notre Dame High School (QND) Board of Directors; long-time baseball coach with the Quincy Park District
    • Personal life: Family details including wife Nancy Friye (married 1966), three sons, seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and siblings
  • Formal closing: Expresses sympathy to the Friye family and presents a copy of the resolution as a sign of the Senate’s condolences

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary: Tom Friye (subject of the memorial)
  • Secondary: His family, friends, and the local community in Quincy
  • Governmental impact: None beyond formal recognition and ceremonial tribute by the Illinois Senate

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Type of action: Non-binding Senate resolution; ceremonial housekeeping to honor a resident
  • Sponsorship: Co-sponsored by Senator Jil Tracy
  • No fiscal impact: The resolution does not include appropriations or policy changes
  • Legislative significance: Adds a formal memorial to the Senate journals and public record, reflecting on the individual’s life and community contributions

Summary in Plain Language

SR 612 is a commemorative Senate resolution honoring the life and community contributions of Thomas “Tom” Friye of Quincy, Illinois. It outlines his biography, professional achievements in landscape architecture and horticulture, and extensive community service. The resolution expresses the Senate’s condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren, and extended family, and notes his role in local organizations and schools. As a ceremonial measure, it does not create policy or impose costs.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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