Bill Text: IL SR1124 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of Robert E. "Bob" Chipman of Jacksonville.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-11-13 - Resolution Adopted [SR1124 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR1124-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Robert E. "Bob" Chipman of
Jacksonville, who passed away on July 20, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Bob Chipman was born and raised in Jacksonville;
he graduated from Illinois College in 1974, and he was also a
graduate of the Realtors' Institute; and
WHEREAS, Bob Chipman, a licensed real estate broker and a
state-certified appraiser, owned Chipman Realtors and
Appraisers; he formerly worked for the Farmers State Bank and
Trust Company; in his professional capacity, he was a past
president of the local Association of Realtors and served as
chairman of the local Multiple Listing Service for many years;
and
WHEREAS, Bob Chipman was dedicated to his alma mater and
became known as "Mr. Illinois College"; he served on the
Illinois College Board of Trustees for 25 years, remaining as
a trustee emeritus after retiring, and as chairman of the
Capital Improvements Committee; he and his wife, Janet, were
actively involved in campus as alumni, attending concerts,
literary society events, and athletic and theater events; and

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WHEREAS, Bob Chipman was involved in many local
organizations, including the Jacksonville Area Museum, the
Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation, and the Bob Freesen
YMCA; he served as president of the Prairieland United Way
Board and the Jacksonville Kiwanis Club and on the board of
what is known now as Jacksonville Memorial Hospital; he was
also active with the Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce,
serving on its board for three years, including as board
chairman in 2022; and
WHEREAS, Bob Chipman was a man of faith and an active,
longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville,
serving as a church elder and on the board of trustees; he and
Janet also taught the adult Sunday school class together for
30 years; and
WHEREAS, Bob Chipman was recognized for his contributions
to Illinois College and his community, receiving an honorary
doctorate from the school and being inducted into the
Jacksonville Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Bob Chipman was known for his honesty, his
generosity, and his smile; he will be remembered for his love
of and dedication to his community, his alma mater, and his
church; and

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WHEREAS, Bob Chipman was the husband of Janet and the
father of Timothy and Andrew; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Robert E. "Bob" Chipman and extend our sincere condolences to
his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
further