SR0847 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 "Bob" Emil Koch of Urbana, who passed away on July 10, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Robert Koch was born in Alton on December 11, 1946; he graduated from Alton High School in 1964 and received his bachelor's degree from Northwestern University; he received his master's and Ph.D. degrees in educational psychology from the University of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Robert Koch worked in Urbana School District 116 for over 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Robert Koch's passion for education and his commitment to students prompted him to participate in the C-U One-to-One mentoring program with District 116; he was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church in Champaign, where he served on the Food Pantry Board and Finance Committee, and as lector and council secretary; and

WHEREAS, Robert Koch's other interests included travel, roller coasters, the television program "Jeopardy" and the St. Louis Cardinals; he was always looking forward to warm weather and his next trip; and

WHEREAS, Robert Koch was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Jean; and

WHEREAS, Robert Koch is survived by his brother, George (Ellie) Koch; his daughter, Ann (Jason) Walker; his son, Steven (Karen) Koch; and four grandchildren; 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 "Bob" Emil Koch, 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 Koch as an expression of our deepest sympathy.