SR0351 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 R. "Bob" Fuchs of Freemont, who passed away on November 21, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Bob Fuchs was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 18, 1943 to Gilbert and Mary (nee Purcell) Fuchs; he graduated from St. Elizabeth High School in Pittsburgh in 1961; and

WHEREAS, Bob Fuchs and his wife, Jo Ann, moved to Ohio in 1966, and soon after, he began his banking career; he was a commercial lending officer for Liberty National Bank/Bank One for 30 years; prior to his retirement, he was a commercial lending officer for the Old Fort Banking Company; he served as Treasurer for 19 years on the board of the Community Health Services and also as Secretary/Treasurer with the Sandusky County Agricultural Society for 7 years; throughout his banking career, he served on numerous committees in the community; he served as President of the parish council and as President of St. Ann School Board; and

WHEREAS, Bob Fuchs enjoyed golfing, sailing, and watching baseball and football, especially the Cleveland Indians and the Pittsburgh Steelers; he spent his recent years involved with greyhound adoption; he was the Treasurer for the North Coast Greyhound Connection for the last 8 years and made a difference for hundreds of retired racing greyhounds looking for adoptive homes; and

WHEREAS, Bob Fuchs was preceded in death by his parents; his 3 brothers; his 3 sisters; and his canine companions; and

WHEREAS, Bob Fuchs is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jo Ann; his daughter, Stephanie (Converse W. Keefer, Jr.); his canine companions, Rooney and Ty; and several nieces and nephews; 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 R. "Bob" Fuchs, 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 Fuchs as an expression of our deepest sympathy.