SR1482 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert A. "Bob" Loy of Bloomington, who passed away on October 29, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Bob Loy was born in Bloomington to James A. Loy and Wilma Jean Loy Pitzer on April 5, 1955; he graduated from Bloomington High School in 1973; he graduated from Illinois State University in 1977, where he was an All-American swimmer; he married Shelley Hanson in Bloomington on July 27, 1996; and

WHEREAS, Bob Loy was a teacher at Bloomington High School and later became the head swim coach in 1979; he received a number of accolades over the years, including being named the State Coach of the Year; he served as an instructor and swim coach at many local clubs and pools for over 40 years, most recently at Bloomington Normal Swim Club; and

WHEREAS, Bob Loy was a member of Eastview Christian Church; he enjoyed fishing and playing slow-pitch softball; he will be remembered for his love for his family, his passion for swimming, and his commitment to his students; and

WHEREAS, Bob Loy was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Charles Pitzer; his father-in-law, Doug Hanson; and his granddaughter, Seylah Crow; and

WHEREAS, Bob Loy is survived by his wife; his children, Alan (Tricia) Loy, Wendy (Paul) Shirias, Amber (David) Abrams, Patrick Reed, Sislye (Keith) Crow, Andrea (fiancé Joey Tyson) Soper, and Andrew Loy; his grandchildren, Grace Loy, Braden Loy, Natalie Loy, Dalton Abrams, Kinley Abrams, Emerson Shirias, Taylor Shirias, Nolan Crow, Miles Crow, Brooks Crow, and Sophia Tyson; his brothers, Gerald (Kathy) Loy and Steven (Nancy) Loy; and his mother-in-law, Andrea Hanson; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert A. "Bob" Loy 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 Bob Loy as an expression of our deepest sympathy.