SR0042 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 P. Ellison of Spring Grove, who passed away on December 12, 2016 at the age of 55; and

WHEREAS, Robert Ellison was born in Chicago to William and Dolores (Partington) Ellison on April 12, 1961; he married his childhood sweetheart, Bobbie Forsythe, on December 30, 1982; and

WHEREAS, Robert Ellison attended Saint Patrick High School until he enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 18; he was stationed in California and proudly served for five years; upon his discharge, he and Bobbie moved the family back to Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Robert Ellison was a carpenter by trade and he loved to build anything with wood; his passions for camping, target practice, playing the lottery, and his newly discovered interest in golf were all reflections of his spirit; he was not a fan of modern technology, but he loved his solitaire app; and

WHEREAS, Robert Ellison was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Terry Ellison; and his two sisters, Maureen Prince and Barbara Hamros; and

WHEREAS, Robert Ellison is survived by his wife of 33 years, Bobbie; his two children, Amanda and John Ellison; his sister, Kathy (Gary) Golub; his brother-in-law, John Prince; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Robert P. Ellison, 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 Ellison as an expression of our deepest sympathy.