MEMORIAL-JULIUS C. THOMAS III

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HR0947
LRB104 22190 ECR 38471 r
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
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Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Julius
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Collins Thomas III, who passed away on December 23, 2025; and

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WHEREAS, Julius Thomas, the son of Julius Thomas II and
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Marie Thomas, was born in Chicago on September 18, 1949; he
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studied commercial lending at the American Institute of
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Banking and political science at Central YMCA College and
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George Williams College; and

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WHEREAS, Julius Thomas was an entrepreneur who owned and
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operated many business, including the Chicago Parks Marine
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Development, through which he launched the iconic pedal boat
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and concession rentals at the Lincoln Park Zoo in the 1980s,
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pedal boat developments at Encanto Park in Phoenix, Arizona
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and Freestone Park in Gilbert, Arizona, the Park Place Cafe in
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Lincoln Park, and the Hyde Park Place Cafe; and

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WHEREAS, Julius Thomas earned recognition from prominent
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media outlets, including Chicago magazine, the Chicago
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Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times, and WGN; and

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WHEREAS, Julius Thomas was a gifted writer, singer, and
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poet, and his creativity reflected the depth of his spirit;

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and

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WHEREAS, Julius Thomas was a visionary entrepreneur and a
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devoted family man whose impact reached far beyond the
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communities he served, and his legacy of creativity, laughter,
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and love will continue to inspire others; and

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WHEREAS, Julius Thomas is survived by his children, Dr.
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Nalo (Pastor Darrell Mitchell) Thomas Mitchell, Julia Thomas,
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and Julius Thomas IV; three grandchildren; one
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great-grandchild; his siblings, Grace (Rodney) Thomas White,
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Tony Thomas, Lori (Floyd) Thomas; and a host of nieces,
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nephews, relatives, and friends; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we mourn the passing of Julius Collins Thomas III and extend
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our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who
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knew and loved him; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to the family of Julius Thomas as an expression of
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our deepest sympathy.

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