SR1528 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert "Bob" L. Sanders of Spring Grove, who passed away on September 18, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Robert Sanders was born on July 7, 1942 in Elgin; his parents were George and Maxine (nee Bolt) Sanders; and

WHEREAS, Robert Sanders worked as a heavy equipment operator for Paul May and Sons in Spring Grove and Gary Hoehne and Sons in Richmond; he also worked with his father at their family-owned towing company, George's Towing, and proudly served on the Spring Grove Volunteer Fire Department for many years; and

WHEREAS, Robert Sanders is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Debra Huff; and a sister, Sandra Londberg; and

WHEREAS, Robert Sanders is survived by 2 daughters, Michelle Sanders and Kimberly (James) Schelberger; 7 grandchildren, Nicole, Brandon, Kayla, Jessica, Jamie, Brianna, and Marissa; 7 great-grandchildren, Madison, Payton, Wyatt, Mackenzie, Brooklynn, Ava, and Dalton; 2 brothers, Mike (the late Cheryl) Sanders and Thomas (Mary) Sanders; a sister, Georgie (the late Jack) Gritzuk; a son-in-law, Louie (the late Debra) Huff; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Robert "Bob" L. Sanders; and be it further

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