HR0237 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Robert E. "Bob" Brinkmeier of Springfield, who passed away on March 9, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Robert Brinkmeier was born in Stephenson County, the son of Daniel F. and Nellie Asche Brinkmeier; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Brinkmeier was a United States Army Air Force veteran of World War II; he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bradley University and a Master of Arts degree from Northern Illinois University; he was a teacher, coach, and athletic director at Forreston High School from 1948 to 1968, and continued teaching and coaching at Aquin Catholic High School in Freeport from 1968 to 1973; and he was a substitute teacher at various high schools in the Springfield area; and

WHEREAS, In 1967 Robert Brinkmeier began his service as a State Representative for the 35th district in the Illinois General Assembly, serving for 10 years; he also served as assistant director of the Illinois State Fair, director of legislation of the Attorney General's office, program administrator for Eastern Illinois University, administrative hearing officer for the Secretary of State, lobbyist for the Illinois Prairie State Chiropractic Association, and with the Speakers Bureau of the Secretary of State's office; and

WHEREAS, Robert Brinkmeier was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach in 1981; he was a member of the Illinois Education Association, the National Education Association, the Springfield Downtown Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus Council 364, American Legion Post 32, Pasfield Men's Golf Club, and Christ the King Church; and

WHEREAS, Robert Brinkmeier is survived by his sons, Zack and Dane Brinkmeier; his brother, Wayne Brinkmeier; his sister, Leola Schneiderman; his many nieces and nephews; and his former wife, Robin Brinkmeier; his first wife, Inez, preceded him in death; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of former State Representative Robert Brinkmeier; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Robert "Bob" Brinkmeier as a symbol of our sincere condolences.