SR0623 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of Mayor Richard "Dick" Rock of Plainfield on Sunday, June 27, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Richard Rock was born June 27, 1929 in Joliet to Alexander and Anne Rock; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Rock valiantly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War from 1952 to 1956; he was a member of the Joliet VFW, Cantigney Post #367 and the Loyal Order of Moose, Plainfield Lodge #2491; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Rock operated Rock's Grocery and Meats from 1961 until 1989 and Rock's Deli form 1972 until 1998; the grocery store was the last one in town where local residents could keep a running tab based on the honor system; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Rock served as a Trustee of the Village of Plainfield from 1992 until 1997, was elected Mayor of the Village of Plainfield in 1997, and served faithfully until his death; he is remembered as a good man for whom reputation meant everything, as very accommodating and kind, and as a real people person; and

WHEREAS, During his tenure, Mayor Rock was especially proud of several accomplishments, especially the new Village Hall building, the newly signed extended boundary agreement with Joliet, and the town's recent switch to Lake Michigan water; and

WHEREAS, In his free time, Mayor Rock liked to bowl and fish; he was an avid baseball fan who rooted for the Chicago White Sox; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Mayor Richard "Dick" Rock has been deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Mardel (nee Corwin); his sister, Rene Taylor; his niece, Cindy (William) Waznis; his cousin, Ray Rock; his aunt, Doris Babich; his uncle, Charles Babich; his dear friend, Cheryl Henbest; and his many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Mayor Richard "Dick" Rock, a man who's life exemplified the highest standards of care for his fellow person, which won him the unequivocal admiration of the citizens of Plainfield in addition to his family, friends, and many others who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Mayor Richard "Dick" Rock as an expression of our deepest sympathy for their loss.