SR0635 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jeffrey Griffin "Jeff" Robinson of Coal Valley, who passed away on November 19, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Jeff Robinson was born in Burlington, Iowa to Griffin John and Pamela (Sharp) Robinson on July 20, 1960; he served in the U.S. Navy as a submariner; he married Michelle Stozek in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 17, 1985; and

WHEREAS, Jeff Robinson began his career with Smith Engineering, one of the pioneering air pollution control equipment manufacturers; driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to make a positive impact, he established Environmental Services & Technologies in 1993; and

WHEREAS, Jeff Robinson found joy in exploring the world, with a particular love for the Cayman Islands, where he indulged in his passion for scuba diving; his family held the utmost importance in his life; he was a pillar of strength and the glue that bound the family together; his devotion to his grandchildren, affectionately known as "his rats", was evident in the joy and laughter they shared; he was honorable, compassionate, authentic and loyal and effortlessly created lasting connections with others; and

WHEREAS, Jeff Robinson was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Jeff Robinson is survived by his wife of over 38 years, Michelle; his children, Meagan (Jeremy) Nolen, Morgan Robinson, Mallory Robinson (Alex Fetter), Taylor Robinson (Anthony Shoff), and Blaine Robinson (Andrea Garcia); his grandchildren, Kaedyn and Kazimiera Nolen, Merrick Pizano, Althea Fetter, and Theseus and Thane Shoff; his siblings, John (Sheri) Robinson, Lorri (Rod) Stalsberg, and Lynne (Bill) Miller; Howard Nelson of the Cayman Islands; and his nephew, Dougie Lefler; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Jeffrey Griffin "Jeff" Robinson 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 Jeff Robinson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.