Bill Text: IL SR0068 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Robert Lawrence.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-10 - Resolution Adopted [SR0068 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-SR0068-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Robert W. Lawrence of Rock Island, who
passed away on February 3, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Robert Lawrence was born to Albert Richard Sr.
and Leona Bessie Roehrs Lawrence in Rock Island on February 4,
1939; he graduated from Rock Island High School; he proudly
served in the U.S. Army as military police when stationed in
Manheim, Germany; he married Phyllis A. Campagna at St. Pius X
Catholic Church in Rock Island on July 31, 1965; and
WHEREAS, Robert Lawrence worked as a bricklayer for 25
years; he then became a realtor for Mel Foster and later Remax
On Track; he retired in October of 2006; and
WHEREAS, Robert Lawrence was a member of St. Pius X
Catholic Church in Rock Island, where he served many years as a
Eucharistic Minister; he was an honorary life-long member of
the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Moline American
Legion Post 246, and a member of the Rock Island Conservation
Club; and
WHEREAS, Robert Lawrence enjoyed fishing with his friends,
Neil and Tom, his brother, Elmer, and his grandson, Jon; he

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loved to cook and specialized in Tuscan soup and perfectly
baked pork chops; he cherished family gatherings and attending
his grandchildren's activities; and
WHEREAS, Robert Lawrence was preceded in death by his
parents; his sisters, Betty, Dorothy, Jeneane and infant
sister, Judy; and his brother, Albert Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Robert Lawrence is survived by his wife, Phyllis
Lawrence; his children, Debbie (Rob) Duffy, Lisa (Matt)
Maxwell, Joe (Gina) Lawrence, and Jeff (Michaela) Lawrence;
his grandchildren, Jackie, Alex, and Liz Duffy, Jacob, Jon,
and Annie Maxwell, Payton and Carly Lawrence, and Addison and
Michael Lawrence; his brother, Elmer (Naomi) Lawrence; and his
many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Robert W. Lawrence 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 Lawrence as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.