HR0263 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Robert J. La Parr of Antioch, who passed away on March 28, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Robert La Parr was born on January 14, 1919 in Kenosha, Wisconsin; he was the son of the late Henry and Kathryn (Schmid) La Parr; he had lived his early years in Rockford before moving to Antioch in 1934; he married the former Marguerite Malget on January 10, 1942 in Antioch; and

WHEREAS, Robert La Parr worked as a carpenter and general contractor for over 21 years; he later owned and operated the Lake Villa Variety Store and, in recent years, the La Parr Swimming Pools; and

WHEREAS, Robert La Parr was a member and one of the founders of the Lake Villa Rescue Squad; he was also a member of the Antioch Coin Club and Senior Center and the AARP; and

WHEREAS, Robert La Parr was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Edward La Parr; and his sister, Margaret (the late Nelsford) Nichols; and

WHEREAS, Robert La Parr is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marguerite; his daughter, Patricia Keisler; his sister-in-law, June La Parr Knox; and his several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Robert J. La Parr; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Robert La Parr as an expression of our sympathy.