SR2073 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert "Bruce" Stevenson Jr. of Sun City, who passed away on June 2, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Robert Stevenson Jr. was born in Elgin to Robert B. and Helen (Deak) Stevenson on September 11, 1939; he graduated from Elgin High School in 1958 and remained in the Elgin area for his entire life; he proudly served in the United States Navy from September of 1958 through 1962; and

WHEREAS, Robert Stevenson Jr. will be best remembered for his passion for volunteering for Christian Rock concerts; and

WHEREAS, Robert Stevenson Jr. was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Robert Stevenson Jr. is survived by his wife of 48 years, Kay (Kellermann) Stevenson; his daughters, Rebecca (Jeff) Crownover and Sara (Dan) Sitkie; his granddaughters, Heather and Emily Sitkie; and other extended family members; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert "Bruce" Stevenson Jr., 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 Robert Stevenson Jr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.