SR0344 94TH 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 Robert "Bob" Skaggs of Wickliffe, Kentucky, on Thursday, July 7, 2005; and

WHEREAS, He was a native of Cairo and worked in the marine industry for more than 55 years; he began his adventure in life as a deckhand on a towboat and moved himself up the ladder to become vice president of Cairo Marine Service; he established his own company in 1981 and was still active with Skaggs Marine Service until his passing; and

WHEREAS, He was the president of the Paducah Retired Riverman's Association; he was past vice president of the Ohio Valley Regional National Propeller Club and past president of the Paducah Propeller Club; he was active in many organizations in the area; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Robert "Bob" Skaggs has been deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Carole Skaggs; his son, Gary Skaggs; his daughters, Sandra Craddock and Sue Davis; his brothers, Phillip Skaggs and Michael Skaggs; his sister, Billie Jean Frazee; his grandchildren, Brandon Skaggs, Justin Terry, Jessica Davis, Michael Davis, Marti Davis, Celinea Skaggs, River Skaggs, and Kalin Craddock; his step-grandchildren, Jamie and Laura Craddock and Ashley Wilson; he was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Robbie E. Skaggs; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert "Bob" Skaggs, and we extend our sincerest 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 his family as an expression of our deepest sympathy.