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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3to learn of the death of Steven G. Rose of East Moline, who
4passed away on December 9, 2023; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Steven Rose was born in Bettendorf, Iowa to
6George and Betty Beeks Rose on September 18, 1946; he served in
7the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, specializing in
8marksmanship with the Fort Hood Marksmanship Unit; he earned
9multiple awards and trophies; he married Roine "Ree" Schroeder
10on May 20, 1989; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Steven Rose became a journeyman pattern maker,
12contributing his talents to various pattern shops across
13western Illinois and eastern Iowa; he joined the Rock Island
14Arsenal, where he initially worked as a pattern maker,
15advancing through various departments and roles; he retired
16with distinction as a program manager at the Rock Island
17Arsenal headquarters; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Steven Rose's passion for projects persisted in
19his retirement; he joined the John Deere retail store, finding
20joy in assembling toys and connecting with others; he was a fan
21of the Iowa Hawkeye's football team and held season tickets
22for many years; he was known for his strong opinions and was

 

 

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1always eager to share them, creating lively conversations with
2those who crossed his path; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Steven Rose is survived by his wife, Ree; his
4children, Jeffrey (Leta) Rose, Joshua Rose, and Stephanie
5(Roger) Zielke; his stepdaughters, Julie Falline and Wendi
6(Todd) Sunlin; 14 grandchildren; and his siblings, Craig
7(Elaine) Rose, Cathy (Jim) Bone, and Debbie (Pat) Johnson;
8therefore, be it
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
10ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
11Steven G. Rose and extend our sincere condolences to his
12family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
13further
 
14    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
15presented to the family of Steven Rose as an expression of our
16deepest sympathy.