Full Text of SR0261

SR0261 LRB104 13070 LAW 25009 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Roxie Lee "Rocky" Frederick Jr., who passed away on March 31, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Roxie Frederick, the son of Roxie Lee Frederick Sr. and Virginia Irene (Lassiter) Frederick, was born on December 28, 1955; he married Joyce Marie Tooley in St. Louis, Missouri on January 8, 1973, and they were married for 52 years at the time of his passing; he obtained a diploma in welding; and

WHEREAS, Roxie Frederick worked as a laborer at Illinois Coal Mines for five years; he then worked as a mail messenger and logistics manager for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for 20 years; for 17 years, he drove a weekday commuter bus to Springfield for State employees and on weekends for Cavallo Bus Lines; he was beloved by his coworkers and the patrons of the bus line; and

WHEREAS, Roxie Frederick was a skilled photographer and earned a number of accolades, including from Lake Land College; his striking photograph of the Comet Hale-Bopp was featured on the front page of the Litchfield News-Herald, and his image of the Illinois State Capitol was selected by Governor George Ryan for official State use; he captured moments at the opening of the new Busch Stadium and sold those cherished memories to fans across Central Illinois; he also photographed the pine tree landscape at the old Litchfield Lake, and those photos are displayed at the Old Route 66 Litchfield Museum; his photography has also been displayed in the hallways of Lincoln Land Community College's Litchfield location; and

WHEREAS, Roxie Frederick was a true explorer at heart and enjoyed taking road trips with his wife across the country from coast to coast; he was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan and passed his love of baseball onto his children, and he even coached his son's junior high school team; and

WHEREAS, Roxie Frederick was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend; his legacy is one of love, laughter, work ethic, and deep devotion, and his spirit will live on through the countless lives he touched; and

WHEREAS, Roxie Frederick was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Roxie Frederick is survived by his children, Shelly (Brian Stewart) Grigoroff, Jeremy (Merisa) Frederick, and Jessica (Ryan) Dougherty; ten grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; his sisters, Mary Ann Snider and Robin (Philip) Frederick; and his brothers, Dale Frederick and Charles "Chuck" (Heather) Frederick; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Roxie Lee "Rocky" Frederick Jr. 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 Roxie Frederick as an expression of our deepest sympathy.