SR0201 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert Edward Reed Sr. of Crystal Lake, who passed away on January 19, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Robert Reed Sr. was born in Duluth, Minnesota on December 23, 1927; he graduated from the University of Minnesota and served his country in the United States Marine Corps and the Air Force Reserve; and

WHEREAS, Robert Reed Sr. and his wife, Louise, operated Reed's Women's Apparel in Crystal Lake for 35 years; they also were sales representatives for Cruises International of Schaumburg for 25 years; and

WHEREAS, Robert Reed Sr. was a member of the Marine Corps League McHenry County Detachment #1009; he and his wife were members of the First United Methodist Church in Crystal Lake for 51 years, and they had a passion for dancing; and

WHEREAS, Robert Reed Sr. was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Barb Franey; his grandson, Gary Reed Jr.; and his brothers-in-law, Wallace Carlson Thomas Franey, and Lyle Sours; and

WHEREAS, Robert Reed Sr. is survived by his wife, Louise (Carlson); his sons, Robert E. (Robin) Reed Jr., Gary R. (Cathy) Reed, and Bryan E. (Lisa) Reed; his grandchildren, Heather (Greg) Mance, Chris, Patrick (finance Jessica), Jordan, Joshua, and Hope Reed; his great-granddaughter, Olivia Mance; his sister, Betty Sours; and numerous cousins 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 Robert Edward Reed Sr., 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 Reed Sr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.