SR0179 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ronald P. "Ronnie" Yates of Wood River, who passed away on February 2, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Ronnie Yates was born to Grace (Kienstra) Rider and James "Doc" Yates in July of 1950; he was a veteran of the Vietnam War; and

WHEREAS, Ronnie Yates retired from Ingram Barge Lines in 2013, after 12 years as a Chief Engineer; he was also the owner and proprietor of Yates Steakhouse in downtown Wood River in the 1980s and 1990s; and

WHEREAS, Ronnie Yates was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Ronnie Yates is survived by his wife of nearly 30 years, Jennifer M. Yates; his son, Jeremy Yates; his brother, James (Sandra) Yates; his stepsons, Ron Dublo and Jeff Dublo; his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and his beagles, Isabelle, Hushpuppy, Dakota, and Blue; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Ronald P. "Ronnie" Yates 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 Ronnie Yates as an expression of our deepest sympathy.