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1 SENATE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of
3 Illinois were saddened to learn of the death of Robert J.
4 "Bob" Newell of Sparland on Friday, February 21, 2003; and
5 WHEREAS, Mr. Newell was born on August 27, 1930 in Toluca
6 to Robert O. and Anna Ohligschlager Newell; he married Gloria
7 Cowell on June 28, 1952 in Lacon; and
8 WHEREAS, Mr. Newell valiantly served his country in the
9 United States Army during the Korean War; he achieved the
10 rank of corporal; and
11 WHEREAS, Mr. Newell was a graduate of Bradley University;
12 he was a member of the B Club and the Bradley Hall of Fame;
13 and
14 WHEREAS, For 46 years, Mr. Newell was a coach and teacher
15 at Chenoa, Sparland and the last 35 years at Henry; he
16 retired in 2002; as a baseball coach, his teams won 698
17 games; he was a member of the Illinois High School
18 Association Hall of Fame and the Greater Peoria Baseball
19 Association; and
20 WHEREAS, Mr. Newell was a member of Ducks Unlimited and a
21 hunter and guide for 50 years; he began guiding on the
22 Illinois River at the age of 12; he was a member of United
23 Methodist Church in Henry; and
24 WHEREAS, The passing of Mr. Newell has been felt deeply
25 by many, especially his wife, Gloria; his son, R.J. (and
26 Gina); his daughter, Lee Ann (and Dave); and his four
27 grandchildren; therefore, be it
28 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL
29 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that together with his
30 family, friends, and all who knew and loved him, we mourn the
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1 passing of Robert J. "Bob" Newell and extend to them our
2 sincere condolences; and be it further
3 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
4 presented to the family of Robert Newell as a symbol of our
5 deepest sympathy.