Bill Text: IL SR1386 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of Dale E. McRoberts.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-01-13 - Resolution Adopted [SR1386 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2019-SR1386-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Dale E. McRoberts of Lincoln, who passed
away on August 25, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Dale McRoberts was born in his family home on the
New Holland curve to Charlie and Etheleen McRoberts on June 26,
1936; he graduated from Atlanta High School in 1954; he served
in the U.S. Marine Corps with the 3rd Marine Division during
the Korean War era and earned the rank of sergeant; he was
stationed in Okinawa and served as an armory repairman and a
DUKW driver; he married Beverly Rankin at the Methodist Church
in Waynesville on June 19, 1960; he earned his bachelor's
degree in education with a minor in history from Illinois State
Normal University in 1961; he later earned his master's degree
in vocational education from the University of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Dale McRoberts started teaching industrial arts
and drivers' education and serving as assistant basketball
coach at Delavan High School in 1961; he began teaching
industrial arts at Lincoln Community High School in 1963; he
became the vocational area building trades instructor in 1968;
he continued in this role for 26 years, instructing and
overseeing the construction of 25 Building Trades homes; he
retired from teaching in 1994; and

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WHEREAS, Dale McRoberts was an accomplished professional
square dance caller; he began calling in Mason City in 1968; he
taught square dance lessons in Atlanta, Delavan, Lincoln, and
Morton throughout his 52-year career; he was the club caller
for the Morton Whirl-A-Ways for over 40 years; he called his
final dance in March 2020; he and his wife traveled to clubs
all over the Midwest, spent several summers as staff callers in
Colorado and Georgia, and were inducted into the Illinois
Square Dance Association Hall of Fame in 2013 for their
dedication and promotion of square dancing; and
WHEREAS, Dale McRoberts was committed to his faith; he was
a member of Jefferson Street Christian Church in Lincoln and
helped with the construction of the church's new sanctuary; he
was a member of the Atlanta American Legion Post #341, Lincoln
Elks Lodge #914, The Oasis Senior Center, and CALLERLAB (The
International Association of Square Dance Callers); and
WHEREAS, Dale McRoberts loved music, and he regularly
played guitar and sang with his bluegrass friends in the area;
he was an avid golfer and was proud of his 3 holes in one at the
Lincoln Elks Country Club on holes 2, 8, and 13; alongside his
wife, he enjoyed playing couples' bridge and bowling; he
enjoyed solving the daily crossword puzzle and reading; he
loved spending time with his family, especially dinners

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prepared by his wife and playing games with his children and
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Dale McRoberts was preceded in death by his
parents and his sisters, Betty June Kindred and Linda Charlene
McRoberts; and
WHEREAS, Dale McRoberts is survived by his wife of over 60
years, Beverly; his daughters, Gayle McRoberts, Connie Long,
and Sharon (Tom) Burt; his granddaughters, Jenny Methling,
Emily Burt, and Kendall Burt; his sister, Wilma (Dick) Fugate;
his many nieces and nephews; and his countless special friends;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Dale E. McRoberts 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 Dale McRoberts as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.