HR0124 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0124 LRB102 16943 ECR 22359 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Robert "Bob" S. Molaro, who passed away on June 15, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Bob Molaro was born to Angelina (Spizzirri) Molaro and Samuel Molaro in Chicago on June 29, 1950; he graduated from St. Ignatius College Prep in 1968, Loyola University in 1972, and John Marshall Law School in 1976; and

WHEREAS, Bob Molaro began his career with the City of Chicago Corporation Counsel; he then started his own law practice, which he continued until his passing; and

WHEREAS, Bob Molaro became the 12th Ward Democratic Committeeman in 1984; he served in the Illinois State Senate from 1993 to 2003; during his time as a state senator, he was the democratic spokesman on the Senate Executive, Higher Education, and Licensed Activities Committees and served on the Senate Insurance, Pensions, Judiciary, and Transportation Committees; he served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2003 to 2008; during this time, he served as chairman of the Criminal Law Judiciary Committee and served on the Gaming, Public Safety Appropriations, Mass Transit, and Executive Leadership Committees; he was the lead sponsor of the bill that strengthened penalties for corporate official misconduct, for various gun control measures designed to protect neighborhood residents, and for several criminal justice reforms measures; throughout his political career, he championed animal protection issues and was a leading advocate for Illinois horse racing and gaming expansion; he retired from politics in 2008 and became a lobbyist; and

WHEREAS, Bob Molaro had a remarkable passion for life and was a caring and compassionate friend; most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his 11 grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Bob Molaro was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Peter (Michelle); and

WHEREAS, At the time of his death, Bob Molaro was survived by his wife, Barbara (nee Teska); his children, Samuel, Robyn (Timothy King), Miranda (Daniel Diaz), Michael (Jane Middleton), and Alexandra (Daniel Stell); his grandchildren, Rocco, Luciana, Francesca, Enzo, Daniel, Angelina, Evelyn, Felix, Jethro, Contessa, and Isabella; his sister-in-law, Nancy (Charles) Lunon; and his nephew, Nicholas (Rachel) Lunon; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert "Bob" S. Molaro 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 his resolution be presented to the family of Bob Molaro as an expression of our deepest sympathy.