HR1057 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of John Rogers, who passed away on May 1, 2018; and

WHEREAS, John Rogers was born in Monmouth on July 29, 1941; he graduated from Alexis High School in 1959; he attended Notre Dame University; in 1964, he earned his bachelor of science degree from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas; and

WHEREAS, John Rogers earned his master's degree from Western Illinois University and completed post-graduate work at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville; following the completion of his education, he decided to build his life in the Riverbend region; and

WHEREAS, John Rogers dedicated his career to serving the youth of Alton as a school teacher, coach, and assistant principal at Marquette Catholic High School; he dedicated many years to Marquette, starting in 1964 until his retirement in 2003; he was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we we recognize John Rogers for his dedicated service to Marquette Catholic High School and the youth of Alton; we also mourn the passing of John Rogers, and we extend our sincere condolences to his wife, Katherine, his son, John, his family, his 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 John Rogers as an expression of our deepest sympathy.