SR0723 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of Robert R. "Bob" Gearing of Alton on Wednesday, April 12, 2006; and

WHEREAS, He was born on May 2, 1916, in Alton to Roy E. and Cecilia (Rothacher) Gearing; he married Genarose M. Hagen on October 4, 1947, at the former St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Alton; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Gearing proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during World War II in Africa and France; he received several decorations and citations and was discharged in 1946 with the rank of sergeant; and

WHEREAS, He owned and operated Gearing Heating and Cooling in Alton for many years; after retiring, he enjoyed his part-time position transporting police vehicles for the Alton Police Department; and

WHEREAS, He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Alton 254, American Legion Alton Post 126, Veterans of Foreign Wars Alton Post 1308, and the Franklin Masonic Lodge 25; and

WHEREAS, He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many; he enjoyed all sports, playing cards, and spending quality time with his grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Robert R. "Bob" Gearing has been deeply felt by many, especially his beloved wife of 58 years, Genarose; his daughters and son-in-law, Barbara K. Gearing, Linda C. Haar, and Nancy G. and Steve Blair; his grandchildren, Keith R. Haar, Kari E. Haar, Katie R. Haar, Rachel L. Blair, Regan C. Blair, and Steven L. Blair, Jr.; his other extended family; and his many friends; he was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Noel Fossieck; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert R. "Bob" Gearing, and we 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 his family as an expression of our deepest sympathy.