Bill Text: IL SR1190 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Robert John Towers of Oak Brook.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2014-05-15 - Resolution Adopted [SR1190 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2013-SR1190-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Robert John Towers of Oak Brook, who
passed away on April 6, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Robert Towers was born in Peoria on April 21, 1930
to John Lockhart and Nellie Grace (nee Henry) Towers; at the
age of 5, his family settled in Springfield; he earned his
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of
Illinois in 1952, where he was an ROTC-Bronze Tablet recipient
and a member of the Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity; he served as
a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Air Force during the
Korean War as an F86 fighter pilot; following his service, he
earned his Master of Civil Engineering from the University of
Illinois; he married Marjorie Jean Zeglin on July 13, 1957; and
WHEREAS, Robert Towers spent the majority of his career
with the Armco Steel Corporation and finished with Chemical
Waste Management; and
WHEREAS, Robert Towers served as President of the National
Society of Professional Engineers, President of the Illinois
Society of Professional Engineers, President of the University
of Illinois Civil Engineering Alumni Association, President of
the District 53 school board, and served on the Executive

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Citizen's Council that provided incite and guidance in the
development of the Oak Brook Park District; and
WHEREAS, Robert Towers was a 44-year member of Christ
Church of Oak Brook, where he served as an elder and head
usher; he was an avid Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis
Cardinals fan, as well as a life-long Fighting Illini fan; he
enjoyed gardening and was known for his raspberry pies; he
coached many youth sports teams and served as a Cub and Boy
Scouts leader; he was an active member of the Indian Prairie
Genealogy Group and served at the local food pantry; he and his
wife enjoyed traveling the world and had visited all 50 states;
and
WHEREAS, Robert Towers was preceded in death by his wife,
Marjorie; his parents; and his sister, Patricia Flesher; and
WHEREAS, Robert Towers is survived by his 3 children, John
(Sandra) Towers, Tom (Nancy) Towers, and Leigh (Steve) Barczi;
8 grandchildren, Courtney (Grant) Hannah, Katie Towers, Jack
Towers, Marly Towers, Ben Towers, Natalie Barczi, Stephen
Barczi, and Amelia Barczi; his great-grandchild, Hudson
Hannah; his brother-in-law; and many cousins, nieces, and
nephews; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL

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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Robert John Towers, 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 Towers as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.