Bill Text: IL SR0731 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Robert B. "Bob" Bennett of Rock Island.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-02-08 - Resolution Adopted [SR0731 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR0731-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Robert B. "Bob" Bennett of Rock
Island, who passed away on January 19, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Bob Bennett was born in Ottumwa, Iowa to Fred and
Edna (Callaway) Bennett on January 25, 1932; he served in the
U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1956; he
married Ginny Mehall in Moline on September 20, 1975; and
WHEREAS, Bob Bennett was an entrepreneur and owned and
operated AAA Muffler and Lube Shops from 1970 to the early
2000s; and
WHEREAS, Bob Bennett enjoyed restoring antique cars and
boating on the river; and
WHEREAS, Bob Bennett was preceded in death by his parents;
his son, John A. Bennett; and his siblings, Fred, Joe, and
Billie; and
WHEREAS, Bob Bennett is survived by wife of 48 years,
Ginny; his children, Rhonda Bennett, Andrea Bennett, Judi
Bennett, and Julie (Kurt) Samuelson; his grandchildren,
Shannon and Brandt; his great-grandchildren, Addisyn and

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Kassius; his brother, John; and his bonus son, Mike Mills;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Robert B. "Bob" Bennett and extend our sincere condolences to
his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
further