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Village proclaims tribute to longtime prosecutor Ernie Blomquist after 48 years of service
Summary
The board read a proclamation honoring Ernest R. Blomquist III for nearly five decades as Arlington Heights village prosecutor. Blomquist and colleagues recounted career highlights, mentoring and work with the police department.
The Arlington Heights Village Board read a formal proclamation honoring Ernest (Ernie) R. Blomquist III for his service as the village prosecutor since 1977. Mayor read the proclamation listing Blomquist's education, appellate work and community honors; Blomquist accepted the recognition and reflected on mentoring, colleagues and public service.
Blomquist said of his time serving the village, "You've been generous with me for 48 years," and described the community as one built on civic cooperation. Multiple former colleagues, including a past mayor and the police chief, praised his mentorship and work with police and civic groups; the police chief noted the formation of an Arlington Heights Police Foundation and plans for a memorial to fallen officers.
