SR0977 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 D. "Bobby" Thrasher Sr. of Winthrop Harbor, who passed away on October 6, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Bobby Thrasher was born in Campbell, Missouri to Clarence and Alpha Roark Thrasher on October 10, 1941; and

WHEREAS, Bobby Thrasher began his employment with American Motors; later, he began his own business, Bob's Union 76, in Zion; following that, he worked for Frank's Auto Repair and ACME Brick Supply; he was a member of Teamsters Local 301; and

WHEREAS, Bobby Thrasher was an accomplished singer and song writer, recording many albums with his bands, "Bobby Thrasher and the Foxfire", "The Gallery", the "Bosa Novas", and "The Rockin Corvettes"; he played in many local establishments and was the house band for "Clark's Lounge"; he loved working on his cars and was a big Harley Davidson enthusiast; and

WHEREAS, Bobby Thrasher was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Betty (Charles) Williams, Wanda Andersen, and Dora Jean; his nephew, Barry Anderson; his granddaughter, Michelle Theresa Thrasher; and his special brothers-in-law, Ronald Kuchera, Wayne Andersen, and Junior "Lee" Jackson; and

WHEREAS, Bobby Thrasher is survived by his children, Kimberlee Thrasher Woods, Robert D. "Bobby" Jr., Jeffrey (Anne), Brian (Julie), and Kristine Thrasher; the mother of his children, Joanne Kuchera Thrasher; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Mary "Pauline" (Matt) Goroski, Virginia (Larry) Malone, and Lola (Carl) Darracott; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and 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 Robert D. "Bobby" Thrasher 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 Bobby Thrasher as an expression of our deepest sympathy.