Bill Text: IL SR1456 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Roger Carlyle Farrar Jr.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2018-03-01 - Resolution Adopted [SR1456 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-SR1456-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Roger Carlyle Farrar Jr., who passed away
on February 22, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Roger Farrar Jr. was born in Rockford to Roger and
Carol (Banks) Farrar Sr. on October 8, 1964; he graduated from
Lutheran High School in 1982; he earned a bachelor's degree
from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and a Master of
Business Administration from Rockford University; and
WHEREAS, Roger Farrar Jr. served with honor and distinction
in the United States Marine Corp; he was a police officer for
the City of Rockford Police Department for ten years before
retiring; he later worked as Manager of the Mobile Unit of the
Illinois Secretary of State Offices, as a G.E.D. Instructor for
the Booker Washington Center, and as a trainer and educator for
Community Care Alliance; and
WHEREAS, Roger Farrar Jr. was an active member of New Zion
Missionary Baptist Church, where he served in the Men's
Ministry; he was a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,
Inc., as well as the business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi; a
true lover of sports, he was a devoted football fan and coach;
he was the owner of the Rockford Gladiators and coached the

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Rock River Raptors, the Green Bay Blizzard, the Chicago
Slaughter, the Chicago Bliss, the Rockford College Regents, and
the Jefferson J-Hawks; and
WHEREAS, Roger Farrar Jr. believed in fairness and
affording dignity and respect to others; he believed that
sports are an avenue for all young people to learn, develop,
experience, and grow into the wholeness of life; and
WHEREAS, Roger Carlyle Jr. was preceded in death by his
father; and his maternal and paternal grandparents, Kermit and
Verma J. Farrar Sr., Ebil Ellis and Nozelia (Banks) Ross; and
WHEREAS, Roger Carlyle Jr. is survived by his parents; his
son, Christopher Farrar; his grandchildren, Xavier and Noelle
Farrar; his brother, Bradley Farrar; his niece, Regan Farrar;
his special friend and companion of many years, Roberta
Box-Hanserd; his uncles, Kermit (Elaine) Farrar Mr., and Percy
Franklin; his great-uncle, Roosevelt (Catherine) Banks; his
great-aunt, Lillian Taylor; his honorary uncle, Willie
(Jeanne) Banks; his honorary aunt, Constance (Clint) Walker;
his two godchildren, Shamarra Hardy and Shawn Cooper; and his
extended family, cousins, and friends; he also valued his band
of police department friends, fraternity brothers "roo team,"
the "Machine Shed" crew, coaches, and players; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Roger Carlyle Farrar Jr. 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 Roger Carlyle Jr. as an expression
of our deepest sympathy.