SR0320 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert Henry "Bob" Dixon; and

WHEREAS, Bob Dixon was born to Henry and Marie Dixon in Memphis, Tennessee on June 4, 1941; he resided in Chicago from an early age and attended Dunbar High School; he served as a sharpshooter with the 1st Cavalry Division in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1962; and

WHEREAS, Bob Dixon retired from Coach One, where he worked as an over the road bus driver; and

WHEREAS, Bob Dixon was a motorcycle rider with the Dirty Dozen Motorcycle Club, where he was also known as "Slick Bob"; he held many offices within the club, and he was most proud of being the founder of the club's three-piece patch; and

WHEREAS, Bob Dixon was preceded in death by his parents and his sons, James and Kevin Dixon; and

WHEREAS, Bob Dixon is survived by his wife, Denise Dixon, and his children, Joi Cornelious, Ian Dixon, Tia Dixon, Jon Dixon, Keena (Michael) Crossley, Robert Dixon Jr., Andre Dixon, Robinette Lewis, and Demeka Bailey; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert Henry "Bob" Dixon 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 Bob Dixon as an expression of our deepest sympathy.