Bill Text: IL HR1283 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Robert P. "Bob" Neal.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2014-11-19 - Resolution Adopted [HR1283 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2013-HR1283-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Robert P.
"Bob" Neal, who passed away on September 3, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Robert Neal was born on May 18, 1939 in North
Chicago and was a life-long resident of Wadsworth; his parents
were Leo and Frances (nee Clarke) Neal; and
WHEREAS, Robert Neal served in active duty in the United
States Navy from 1957 until 1961 and retired from the Naval
Reserves in 1999; he later continued his service to his country
by serving as President of the Lake County Council of the Navy
League; and
WHEREAS, Robert Neal started Able Electronics in his
basement and operated the business in Waukegan for over 25
years; he was a member of the Lake County Board from 1982 to
1994; he served as Chairman of the Lake County Republican
Central Committee for 8 years; he was also appointed director
of the Illinois State Tollway Authority by Governors James
Thompson and Jim Edgar and served for 10 years and worked for
the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Wetlands
Research, Inc.; as president of Wetlands Research, he led the
development of the Wetlands demonstration in Wadsworth and

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Gurnee and was honored with the naming of Neal Marsh in his
honor; and
WHEREAS, Robert Neal's life-long commitment to his
community started at a young age with the Boy Scouts, becoming
the first Eagle Scout in St. Patrick's Troop 75; he served as
President and State Vice-President of the Waukegan Jaycees,
founded the Gurnee Jaycees, and was a member of the ZB Moose
Club, the Knights of Columbus, Waukegan Masonic Lodge 78, and
the Lake County Shrine Club; he was a charter member of the
Little Fort Lions Club and a charter member and President of
the Wadsworth Lions Club, where he received the Melvin Jones
Award in 1996; he served as a Newport Township Volunteer
Fireman, Board Member and President of the Newport Township
Civic Association, and as Chairman and President of the United
Way of Lake County Campaign; he was a founding member of the
Coalition for Healthy Communities, President of the Waukegan
Exchange Club, and President of the Newport Historical Society;
he served as a trustee for the Village of Wadsworth, as Newport
Township Supervisor, and as a Republican Precinct
Committeeman; he was also a member of St. Patrick's Parish; and
WHEREAS, Robert Neal was an avid Chicago White Sox and
Chicago Bears fan; he also enjoyed playing golf, especially
with his friends in Sun City, Arizona and on the Pickwick Golf
League at Willow Glen Golf Course; and

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WHEREAS, Robert Neal was preceded in death by a daughter,
Michelle Patrice "Miki"; his parents; and a brother, Clarke
Neal; and
WHEREAS, Robert Neal is survived by his loving wife of 53
years, Pat (nee Geissler); devoted children, Lori Neal, Cheri
Neal, Cathy (Rodney) Karlstrand, Rob Neal, Jr., and United
States Navy Lt. Joe Neal; adoring grandchildren, Billy Ditzig,
Britney Ditzig, Michelle Swanson, Riley Karlstrand, Melissa
Neal, and Rachel Depuydt; siblings, Bill Neal, Betty (Bill)
Hoffmeier, Jim (Janet) Neal, Dorothy Desmond (Kevin Scott), and
Rick (Deb) Neal; sister-in-law, Martha Neal; and many loving
nieces, nephews, and extended family members; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of
Robert P. "Bob" Neal; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Robert Neal as an expression of our
sympathy.