Bill Text: IL SR0259 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Dennis Root.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-04-29 - Resolution Adopted [SR0259 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-SR0259-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Dennis D. Root of Reynolds, who passed
away on April 25, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Dennis Root was born to Lloyd "Bud" and Dorothy
(Hines) Root in Exira, Iowa on June 16, 1945; he married Marie
Walline in 1966, and they later separated; he married Amy
Davis in Cambridge, Illinois on July 18, 1987; he served in the
U.S. Army during the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, Dennis Root worked for Farmall until their
closing and then transferred to Navistar in Springfield, Ohio
until his retirement in 1995; after retirement, he and Amy
moved back to Reynolds, and he worked part time at Farm and
Fleet, Honda, and O'Reilly Auto Parts; and
WHEREAS, Dennis Root loved mowing the yard and playing
Scrabble with his mother-in-law, Pat; and
WHEREAS, Dennis Root was preceded in death by his parents;
his brothers, Gary, Ronald, and infant brother, David Root;
and his father-in-law, Errol Davis; and
WHEREAS, Dennis Root is survived by his wife, Amy Root;

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his children, Brian (Cindy) Root, Kevin Root, and Ashley
(Derek) Reed; his grandchildren, Ezra, Ethan, and Evan Root
and Simmi Sue Reed; his mother-in-law, Pat Englund; and his
numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members; 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
Dennis D. Root 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 Dennis Root as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.