Davis Honors Life of Tom Tracy, Jr.
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) this week honored the life of Tom Tracy, Jr. on the House floor. Tracy, President and CEO of Farm Credit Illinois, passed away unexpectedly last month at the age of 47.
Davis' prepared remarks: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my friend Tom Tracy Jr., an active and beloved community member who passed away unexpectedly last month at the age of 47. Tom grew up in Ivesdale, Illinois and, after graduating from Bement High School, went on to attend Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and earned his MBA from Eastern Illinois University. He spent over two decades working in the banking industry before accepting the role of President and CEO of Farm Credit Illinois in 2015. In this position he led an organization of 220 full-time employees and a multi-billion dollar loan portfolio for its farm owners. Those who worked closely with him described Tom as “an extraordinary executive with a kind and charitable heart.” Outside of work, Tom gave generously to Parkland College, local charities, and served on the board for Kirby Hospital Foundation in Monticello. Tom lived his life in humble service to his friends and neighbors. He was a kind young man, full of promise. He will truly be missed. Shannon and I are deeply saddened at his loss and our prayers are with all those who knew him, especially his wife Erin and his children Alex and Maggie. |
