SR0922 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0922 LRB103 40158 ECR 71909 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert Lee "Lee Dog" Brownfield of Havana, who passed away on January 28, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Robert Brownfield was born to Barbara A. "Bobbie" Brownfield in Pekin on January 24, 1960; he served in the U.S. Army as a private first class with the Echo Tab 25th Field Artillery Wolf Pack at Camp Stanley in Korea until 1981; and

WHEREAS, Robert Brownfield worked for Wareco and Tracer Industries; he was also a contractor in construction for Wes Hilst for many years; and

WHEREAS, Robert Brownfield became a life member of Havana VFW Post #6408 in March 2021; and

WHEREAS, Robert Brownfield was preceded in death by his mother; his stepfather, Harold Yaeck; his grandparents, Henry "Hank" Brownfield and Jane Brownfield; and his dog, Rocky Dog; and

WHEREAS, Robert Brownfield is survived by his brother, Ronald (Angela) Wubben; his sister, Deb Joseph; his stepbrother, David Wubben; his stepsister, Denise (Bernard) Biagini; his uncles, James L. Brownfield and Harold "Ed" (Susan) Brownfield; his aunt, Patty (Phil) Fox; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins; and his beloved dog, Baby Girl; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert Lee "Lee Dog" Brownfield and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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