SR1092 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Elizabeth "Betty" Robey of Litchfield, who passed away on October 1, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Robey was born in Litchfield to Walter Lawrence and Mary Frances (Burke) Bishop on March 26, 1927; she graduated from Litchfield Community High School in 1944; she received her bachelor's degree in education from the University of Arkansas and later her master's degree; she obtained her doctorate from Florida State University; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Robey taught elementary classes at Benld Elementary Grade School for Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 starting in August 1973; she retired in 1992; and

WHEREAS, After retiring, Dr. Robey was a devoted care giver to her mother and aunt, Rose; she was a member of St. Timothy United Methodist Church in Litchfield; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Robey was sister to the late Dr. Walter L. "Chick" (Hester) Bishop Jr.; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Robey was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Colonel Thomas Bishop; and her sister, Mary Lou Pitman; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Robey is survived by her sister, Judith (Dr. Eric) Strohmeyer; nine nieces; nine nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dr. Elizabeth "Betty" Robey, and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

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