SR2333 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Bob C. Jensen of Moline, who passed away on October 18, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Bob Jensen was born on September 7, 1927 in Walcott; his parents were John and Lulu Beinke Jensen; he married Vernette Ogden on November 26, 1948 at First United Presbyterian Church in Moline; and

WHEREAS, Bob Jensen served in the United States Navy during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Bob Jensen worked in the accounting field for more than 60 years at many local businesses, such as Erickson Construction, Freed Heating, Ametek, and others; and

WHEREAS, Bob Jensen served First United Presbyterian Church as an elder, deacon, Sunday school teacher, and building fund treasurer; and

WHEREAS, Bob Jensen played softball for 60 years; he was also a member of the barbershop Bend of the River Chorus for more than 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Bob Jensen was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters; and

WHEREAS, Bob Jensen is survived by his wife of 68 years, Vernette; his children, Brian (Peggy) Jensen and Kathy (Brian) Ware; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Bob C. Jensen; and be it further

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