SR0705 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert J. Schmitt of Naperville, who passed away on February 27, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Robert Schmitt was born October 15th, 1934 in Chicago, graduated from Lane Tech High School, and served in the United States Navy for four years during the Korean War; after the Navy, he was a chef at many Chicago-area restaurants, including the Ambassador East Hotel, Pheasant Run, and Andy's Steak House; and

WHEREAS, Robert enjoyed spending time with his eight children and his wife of forty years, Patricia; Robert's life centered around his large family and spending every moment of free time coaching (for twenty-five years, he coached his sons' Little League teams), supporting, and watching every single baseball, basketball, and softball game; cooking elaborate and delicious meals for enormous family celebrations and holidays; and encouraging and loving his children in all their educational, vocational, and personal aspirations; and

WHEREAS, He was above all else, a loving and dedicated father; Robert was a man of strong faith; he was a very active member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Naperville, serving as a Eucharistic minister, religious education teacher, and chef for many religious functions; Robert was also a man who instilled in his children many important values and lessons: the values of reading and education (all of his children graduated from college, many of them are teachers), of respect, love, and hard-work, and of commitment and dedication to family and friends; and

WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his daughter, Emily, his sister Carol, and his parents, Edward and Agnes Schmitt; and

WHEREAS, Robert Schmitt is survived by his wife, Patricia (nee, Paara); his children, Katie, Michael, John (Emily), Joe (Kyle), Rob (Carrie), Dave (Darla), Sandi, and Cindi; his brother, Edward; and his five grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Robert Schmitt; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Robert Schmitt as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.