SR0695 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Roberta "Birdie" L. Bakalar of Crystal Lake, who passed away on June 18, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Roberta Bakalar was born to Phyllis Copelin and Robert Knicker on August 4, 1955; she grew up in Bensenville and attended St. Mathews Grade School in Glendale Heights and Driscoll High School in Roselle; and

WHEREAS, Roberta Bakalar was an employee with AT&T for many years and was a dedicated United States Postal Service employee in Cary for 18 years; and

WHEREAS, Roberta Bakalar was extremely passionate about gardening and volunteered her time to help beautify the gardens at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic church on Oak Street in Crystal Lake; she loved fishing, antiquing, and road trips; she had a genuine love of life, laughter, and a few beers with good friends; and

WHEREAS, Roberta Bakalar was preceded in death by her father, Robert; and

WHEREAS, Roberta Bakalar is survived by her husband, Michael "Beef" Bakalar; her sons, James "JP" Geib, Josh Geib, and Brian Bakalar; and many brothers, sisters, loving family members, and lifelong friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Roberta "Birdie" L. Bakalar, 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 Roberta Bakalar as an expression of our deepest sympathy.