SR1517 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Franklin D. "Frank" Rosenbacher of Melbourne, Florida, who passed away on January 23, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Franklin Rosenbacher was born in 1917; he lived his early life in Chicago and later moved to Park Ridge with his wife, Kathleen (nee Riordan); and

WHEREAS, Franklin Rosenbacher worked as lead salesman for the Chicago printing company, Max Stern's Sons, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, While living in Chicago and Park ridge, Franklin Rosenbacher's chief avocation was photography; he specialized in picture portraits, landscape photos, and overseas travels; upon moving to Melbourne, Florida, he became a community leader and enjoyed playing golf and poker with his friends; and

WHEREAS, Franklin Rosenbacher was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen; his brother, S. Eugene Rosenbacher; and his sister, Jeanne Abeles; and

WHEREAS, Franklin Rosenbacher is survived by his niece, Frances (Robert) Grossman, and his nephews, Robert (Susan) Rosenbacher, Jerome (Betty) Abeles, and Richard (Kathy) Abeles; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Franklin D. "Frank" Rosenbacher, 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 Franklin Rosenbacher as an expression of our deepest sympathy.