SR1370 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Rocklin Dale Akins of Colona, who passed away on August 14, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Rocklin Akins was born to Burlan and Velma Wilson Akins in Ironton, Missouri on February 5, 1949; he served in the Marines during the Vietnam War; and

WHEREAS, Rocklin Akins worked at the Rock Island Arsenal as a Weapons System Manager; he retired in 2004; and

WHEREAS, Rocklin Akins was a member of the American Legion; and

WHEREAS, Rocklin Akins enjoyed motorcycles, firearms, playing guitar, and golfing; and

WHEREAS, Rocklin Akins was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son, Shane; and

WHEREAS, Rocklin Akins is survived by his sister, Bobby Sue (Larry) Sadler, and his friends, Robert (Dana Hamilton) DeReu and Cyndi (Shawn) Webster; 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 Rocklin Akins 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 Rocklin Akins as an expression of our deepest sympathy.