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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3to learn of the death of Jeffrey Griffin "Jeff" Robinson of
4Coal Valley, who passed away on November 19, 2023; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Jeff Robinson was born in Burlington, Iowa to
6Griffin John and Pamela (Sharp) Robinson on July 20, 1960; he
7served in the U.S. Navy as a submariner; he married Michelle
8Stozek in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 17, 1985; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Jeff Robinson began his career with Smith
10Engineering, one of the pioneering air pollution control
11equipment manufacturers; driven by an entrepreneurial spirit
12and a desire to make a positive impact, he established
13Environmental Services & Technologies in 1993; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Jeff Robinson found joy in exploring the world,
15with a particular love for the Cayman Islands, where he
16indulged in his passion for scuba diving; his family held the
17utmost importance in his life; he was a pillar of strength and
18the glue that bound the family together; his devotion to his
19grandchildren, affectionately known as "his rats", was evident
20in the joy and laughter they shared; he was honorable,
21compassionate, authentic and loyal and effortlessly created
22lasting connections with others; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Jeff Robinson was preceded in death by his
2parents; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Jeff Robinson is survived by his wife of over 38
4years, Michelle; his children, Meagan (Jeremy) Nolen, Morgan
5Robinson, Mallory Robinson (Alex Fetter), Taylor Robinson
6(Anthony Shoff), and Blaine Robinson (Andrea Garcia); his
7grandchildren, Kaedyn and Kazimiera Nolen, Merrick Pizano,
8Althea Fetter, and Theseus and Thane Shoff; his siblings, John
9(Sheri) Robinson, Lorri (Rod) Stalsberg, and Lynne (Bill)
10Miller; Howard Nelson of the Cayman Islands; and his nephew,
11Dougie Lefler; therefore, be it
 
12    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
13ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
14Jeffrey Griffin "Jeff" Robinson and extend our sincere
15condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
16him; and be it further
 
17    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
18presented to the family of Jeff Robinson as an expression of
19our deepest sympathy.