SR0433 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of United States Army Sergeant First Class David G. Robinson of Winthrop Harbor; and

WHEREAS, SFC David Robinson attended St. Joseph High School in Kenosha; and

WHEREAS, SFC David Robinson served his country with pride and distinction as a member of the United States Army; he was assigned to the Security Assistance Organization in Saudi Arabia's United States Military Training Mission at the time of his passing; and

WHEREAS, SFC David Robinson was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout; he enjoyed camping, canoeing, watching the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs, and playing golf and college fantasy football; and

WHEREAS, SFC David Robinson was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph; and

WHEREAS, SFC David Robinson is survived by his wife, Emily; his children, Matthew and Jackson; his parents, Dennis Robinson, and his wife, Marijo; and his brothers, Greg and Michael; and

WHEREAS, SFC David Robinson's patriotism and courage will be remembered fondly by his loving family, his fellow soldiers, and the citizens of our grateful nation; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of United States Army Sergeant First Class David G. Robinson; and be it further

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