HR0472 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Robert E. "Bob" Bohler, who passed away on April 26, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Robert Bohler was born on December 17, 1950; in addition to working as a salesman for Aurora Tri-State Fire and Security Alarms for over 20 years, he was a devoted Sugar Grove village trustee and was very active in and for the community; and

WHEREAS, Robert Bohler was elected in 1997 to serve the Village of Sugar Grove as a Trustee; as Trustee, he earned the admiration of Sugar Grove residents, his fellow Board members, and the Village staff; and

WHEREAS, Robert Bohler was dedicated to the best interest of the community; long before he served the community in his capacity as Trustee, he tirelessly volunteered on many committees; and

WHEREAS, Because of his love for his family, his community, and sports, Robert Bohler spent countless days coaching and teaching our youth; he coached almost every sport, from tee-ball to soccer; and

WHEREAS, Robert Bohler served for many years as the Village Liaison to the Economic Development Committee and the Sugar Grove Economic Development Corporation to successfully spur economic development; and

WHEREAS, Robert Bohler served as president of the Sugar Grove Lions Club; and

WHEREAS, Robert Bohler was proud of the patents he held as a lighting designer; he was also committed to the annual Sugar Grove Corn Boil, particularly the fireworks and the music he choreographed for the event; and

WHEREAS, Robert Bohler had a firm belief in the responsibility of the Board to ensure the safety of its residents and worked hard to require proper building safety guidelines; he also worked to ensure that the Village developed an Emergency Management Plan; and

WHEREAS, Robert Bohler leaves behind a significant legacy that has impacted the lives of more than one Sugar Grove resident through his commitment and devotion to the well-being of his community; and

WHEREAS, Robert Bohler was the beloved husband of 34 years of his loving wife, Sandy; the loving father of Corey (Julie), Brooke (William) Damm, and Adam Bohler; the dear grandfather of Madison and Olivia; the fond brother of Nancy (the late Richard) McCall, Elizabeth (Juul) Thompson, Bonne Wolf, Mary (Ed) Veras, Brian Bohler, and Anne (Ron) Mills; the brother-in-law of Steve Hill and Patti Williams; and the uncle of many; and

WHEREAS, Robert Bohler was an outstanding community leader, friend, grandfather and father, and husband that will be missed greatly by everyone he knew; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the loss of Robert Bohler and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all those who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Robert Bohler as an expression of our deepest sympathy and most sincere appreciation for his service to the residents of the Village of Sugar Grove.