Bill Text: IL SR0705 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Robert J. Schmitt of Naperville.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2010-03-12 - Resolution Adopted [SR0705 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2009-SR0705-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Robert J. Schmitt of Naperville, who
passed away on February 27, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Robert Schmitt was born October 15th, 1934 in
Chicago, graduated from Lane Tech High School, and served in
the United States Navy for four years during the Korean War;
after the Navy, he was a chef at many Chicago-area restaurants,
including the Ambassador East Hotel, Pheasant Run, and Andy's
Steak House; and
WHEREAS, Robert enjoyed spending time with his eight
children and his wife of forty years, Patricia; Robert's life
centered around his large family and spending every moment of
free time coaching (for twenty-five years, he coached his sons'
Little League teams), supporting, and watching every single
baseball, basketball, and softball game; cooking elaborate and
delicious meals for enormous family celebrations and holidays;
and encouraging and loving his children in all their
educational, vocational, and personal aspirations; and
WHEREAS, He was above all else, a loving and dedicated
father; Robert was a man of strong faith; he was a very active
member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Naperville, serving

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as a Eucharistic minister, religious education teacher, and
chef for many religious functions; Robert was also a man who
instilled in his children many important values and lessons:
the values of reading and education (all of his children
graduated from college, many of them are teachers), of respect,
love, and hard-work, and of commitment and dedication to family
and friends; and
WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his daughter, Emily,
his sister Carol, and his parents, Edward and Agnes Schmitt;
and
WHEREAS, Robert Schmitt is survived by his wife, Patricia
(nee, Paara); his children, Katie, Michael, John (Emily), Joe
(Kyle), Rob (Carrie), Dave (Darla), Sandi, and Cindi; his
brother, Edward; and his five grandchildren; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
his family and friends, the passing of Robert Schmitt; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Robert Schmitt as a symbol of our
sincere sympathy.