SR1522 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert F. Means of Edwardsville, who passed away on March 10, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Robert Means was born in Nameoki to George and Hilda (Schmidt) Means on November 11, 1928; he married Donna J. Wright in Pocahontas, Arkansas on October 14, 1949; and

WHEREAS, Robert Means served United Steel Workers Association Local 4804 as Vice President and President; he then joined the staff of Steel Workers International and served all of the United Steel Workers Local Unions in Southern Illinois; he retired from United Steelworkers International as the Assistant to Vice President George Becker; and

WHEREAS, Robert Means was a member Eden United Christian Church, where he was also a past President of the Men's Brotherhood; he was a member of S.O.A.R., Chairman of the Sheriff's Merit Committee, and a Troop Leader for the Boy Scouts of America; and

WHEREAS, Robert Means was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Charles Means; and his sister, Margaret Thomas; and

WHEREAS, Robert Means is survived by his wife, Donna; his sons, Robert (Lois) Means, Richard (Gena) Means, and Randy (Melanie) Means; his grandchildren, Aaron (Monica) Means, Katie (Shane) Foster, and Jacob Means; his great-grandchildren, Zoe, Lyla, and Parker Means and Annabel and Sawyer Foster; and his nephew, Daniel (Sherrie) Thomas; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert F. Means 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 Robert Means as an expression of our deepest sympathy.