SR0430 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert Dale "Bob" Johnson of Bullhead, Arizona, formerly of Bloomington, who passed away on May 23, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Robert Johnson was born on December 16, 1929, in Bloomington; he married Joanne Morey Berenz on October 11, 1961; and

WHEREAS, Robert Johnson was the owner of Bob Johnson's Restaurant for 35 years; he was also a business partner of Dennison Ford Toyota; and

WHEREAS, Following his retirement, Robert Johnson enjoyed traveling in his RV; and

WHEREAS, Robert Johnson was a member of Mohammed Shrine Temple and was Potentate in 1983; and

WHEREAS, Robert Johnson was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne; and

WHEREAS, Robert Johnson is survived by his children, Robert (Valery) Johnson, Dean Berenz, Henry (Julie) Berenz, Leighia (Greg) Cleary, Peggy Johnson, Karyn (Michael, Sr.) Hasselbring, Karol (Patt) Johnson, Margery (John) Clark, and Elizabeth (Don) Gohl; his sister, Betty Moore; his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his loving companion, Tine Wicklund; therefore, be it

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

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