SR0064 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert A. Keller of Lake Villa, who passed away on January 19, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Robert Keller was born in Chicago on January 5, 1937; he was the son of the late Martha and Anthony; he was a resident of Lake Villa for the past 25 years; he married his wife, Bonnie, on October 14, 1977; and

WHEREAS, Robert Keller retired from the Allendale School in Lake Villa after 21 years of service; and

WHEREAS, An avid fisherman, Robert Keller also enjoyed camping and all outdoor activities; and

WHEREAS, Robert Keller was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Geraldine and Dorothy; and his brother, Jim; and

WHEREAS, Robert Keller is survived by his wife, Bonnie; his children, Laura (Rick) Prescott, Bob (Lori) Sweet, Kevin (Jean) Sweet, Tim Sweet, and Pat (Becky) Sweet; his 12 grandchildren; and his sisters, Joan McMahon and Nancy (Ed) Falco; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Robert A. Keller; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Robert Keller as an expression of our sympathy.