Bill Text: IL SR0439 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Robert Gsell of Moline.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-04-27 - Resolution Adopted [SR0439 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-SR0439-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Robert "Bob" Gsell of Moline, who passed
away on April 9, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Robert Gsell was born in Sterling to Glenn and
Florence Bowen Gsell on September 8, 1929; he graduated from
Morrison High School in 1947; he served in the United States
Army and married Geneva Simpson in Davenport, Iowa on August 8,
1953; and
WHEREAS, Robert Gsell retired in 1984 from ALCOA after 34
years of service; and
WHEREAS, Robert Gsell was a member of First United
Presbyterian Church, a lifelong member of American Legion Post
246 in Moline, and a lifetime member of the Moline Dad's Club;
he was also a member of the Moline Parent-Teachers Association
and the ALCOA 25 Year Club and Retirees; he was an avid fan of
the Chicago White Sox; he enjoyed NASCAR and listening to the
radio; and
WHEREAS, Robert Gsell was preceded in death by his parents;
his daughter, Gayle; his brother, Gene; and his niece, the Rev.
Dr. Julie Harley; and

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WHEREAS, Robert Gsell is survived by his wife, Geneva; his
daughter, Teresa (Rick) Holmquist; his grandchildren,
Brittanie (Allen) and R. Caleb; his great-grandsons, Tyler and
Jak; and his nephew, Greg Gsell; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Robert "Bob" Gsell, 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 Gsell as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.