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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF BILL TIKNIS
WHEREAS, Almighty God in his infinite wisdom called William Tiknis from our midst on November 20, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Bill Tiknis, born in Chicago on November 11, 1928 to William and Sophie, beloved husband to the late Charlotte Lange, loving father of Clay (Kathe), Mark (Pat) and the late Cory, cherished grandfather of Laurel Tiknis, Zac (Julie) Tiknis, Noah Tiknis, Thoreau Tiknis and Sophie Tiknis, proud great grandfather of Oscar and Henry, and dear brother of Julie Costello, Jeannie Rasmussen, was very active in his community for the majority of his life; and
WHEREAS, "Tik" was a long-time resident and public official to the citizens of Bartlett who was fundamental in facilitating and creating many of the amenities available in Bartlett today; and
WHEREAS, in 1956 Bill and his family moved to Bartlett by accident, as Bill described it; and
WHEREAS, Bill served in multiple public service roles after moving to town such as a Bartlett Volunteer fireman for 14 years, and Village Trustee for 10 years before being elected Village President; and
WHEREAS, during his time in those various offices he changed the Village of Bartlett for the better, helping to create the Bartlett Park District, obtain the Apple Orchard Park property and plan the original wastewater treatment plant, and was involved in the creation of the Northwest Suburban Mass Transit District; and
WHEREAS, In 1981 Tik was elected Hanover Township supervisor and served for 16 years; and
WHEREAS, in 1991 Bill co-chaired the Bartlett Centennial Commission, and in that same year was named a Bartlett Living Legend; and
WHEREAS, one of Bill's most important accomplishments was the acquisition of Bartlett Hills by the village; and
WHEREAS, Bill Tiknis truly influenced and changed Bartlett for the better, and helped shape a community that the residents of Bartlett can enjoy and be proud of; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLV...
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