SR1202 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert W. "Bob" Foster Sr. of Milan, who passed away on September 12, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Bob Foster was born to Francis and Ruth (Harper) Foster in Moline on November 16, 1939; he served in the U.S. Navy; he married JoAnn Nyquist in Milan on August 18, 1962; and

WHEREAS, Bob Foster retired as a construction worker for Teamsters Local #371, working primarily for General Asphalt; and

WHEREAS, Bob Foster enjoyed working on his cars and doing handy work around the house; he also enjoyed watching NASCAR and was an avid fan of Jeff Gordon; he loved vacationing in Florida; and

WHEREAS, Bob Foster was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Beverly, Marilyn, and Norma "Kay"; his brothers, Kenneth, John, and Gary; and his infant brother, Ronald; and

WHEREAS, Bob Foster is survived by his wife; his children, Robert Foster Jr., Jody (Gary) Elliott, and Dawn (Scott) Keith; his granddaughters, Jamie (Logan) Frost and McKenna (Donnie Graham) Keith; his twin great-granddaughters on the way; his sisters, Arlene "Toots" and Kathy; his brothers, Raymond "Butch", Dennis, Mike, and Steve; his loving dog, Jasper; and his numerous nieces, nephews, and close friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert W. "Bob" Foster Sr. 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 Bob Foster as an expression of our deepest sympathy.