SR0702 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert L. Turner of Belvidere, who passed away on April 22, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Robert L. Turner was born on December 25, 1932 in Belvidere; he was the son of Henry E. "Hank" and Lucille M. "Suzie" (Stehley) Turner; he married Roberta Flemming on October 18, 1964 in Belvidere; and

WHEREAS, Robert L. Turner graduated from Belvidere High School and attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison; and

WHEREAS, Robert L. Turner served our country with pride and distinction as a member of the United States Army from November 3, 1954 through June 15, 1955; and

WHEREAS, Robert L. Turner was the former owner of Central Tire and Battery, prior to becoming the Belvidere Township Supervisor in 1981; and

WHEREAS, Robert L. Turner was a member of many community organizations, such as the Belvidere Board of Realtors, the Belvidere Chamber of Commerce, Township Officials of Illinois, the Belvidere I.O.U. Club, the Belvidere Masonic Lodge #60 A.F.A.M., the Freeport Valley Consistory, the Tebala Shrine Temple, the Royal Order of Jesters, the Kishwaukee Chapter of S.A.R., the Growth Dimensions Board, and the Saturday Morning Coffee Club, among many others; he also served as the Boone County Republican Committee Chairman and as a State County Chairman; and

WHEREAS, Robert L. Turner was a great fan of the Wisconsin Badgers; and

WHEREAS, Robert L. Turner was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Robert L. Turner is survived by his wife, Roberta; his children, Jill (Terry) Phillips and Robert E. (Lisa) Turner; and his grandsons, Jacob and Benjamin; and

WHEREAS, Robert L. Turner cared deeply for his community; he will be missed dearly by his countless friends, neighbors, and his family; therefore, be it

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

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