SR0435 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Earl Joseph Robbins of Aledo, who passed away on August 12, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Earl Robbins was born to Harold and Sarah Jane (Nichols) Robbins in Monmouth on July 3, 1933; he served in the U.S. Army from May 27, 1953 to May 26, 1955; he married Joyce McCaw at the Aledo United Methodist Church on September 5, 1953; and

WHEREAS, Earl Robbins farmed in the Ohio Grove Township for most of his life; in his earlier years, he also worked at the Viola Sale Barn and plowed snow for the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Earl Robbins served as a trustee of the Sunbeam United Presbyterian Church; he previously served as a trustee and elder at Burgess Presbyterian Church and as a trustee of the Ohio Grove Township; and

WHEREAS, Earl Robbins, who was known his ability to banter with anyone, enjoyed sitting and visiting with family and friends alike; in his spare time, he especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting events, and he most recently attended his great-grandson's t-ball game; he was an avid fisherman and loved camping with his family; and

WHEREAS, Earl Robbins was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Leonard Robbins, Leroy Robbins, and June Lowery; and

WHEREAS, Earl Robbins is survived by his wife; his children, Robert (Susan) Robbins, Ronald Robbins, and Renee (Steve) Lloyd; his grandchildren, Shay Robbins, Nick Robbins, Shantell Matney, Blake Robbins, Joe Elliott, Bree Wakeland, and Kevin Lloyd; 12 great-grandchildren; his godson, Rick Boruff; and his "adopted" sons, Mike and Steve Staker, Mike Crawford, and Todd Tracy; 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 Earl Joseph Robbins 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 Earl Robbins as an expression of our deepest sympathy.