SR1046 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Robert Francis James of Aurora, who passed away on December 14, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Robert James was born on August 13, 1914, to Arthur R. and Ellen A. (Logan) James; he graduated from St. Mary's Grade School in 1929; and

WHEREAS, Robert James moved to San Diego, California, in 1937 and worked for Consolidated Aircraft during World War II; he returned to Aurora and was a realtor until his retirement; and

WHEREAS, Robert James was a former member and twice past president of the Aurora Luncheon Optimist Club; he was a lieutenant governor and governor for the Optimists of Illinois during 1973-1974 and he received a life membership in Optimist International on his birthday in 1979; he was a member and past Exalted Ruler of B.P.O.E. Chapter #705 and he was a member of the Aurora Redevelopment Commission and the Aurora Civic Center Authority; and

WHEREAS, Robert James was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Ellen James and his wife, Dorene James; and

WHEREAS, Robert James is survived by his son, William F. (Leah) James; his stepdaughter, Gail Allen; his grandchildren, Carrie (Trent) Lostutter and David (Elizabeth) James; and his great-grandchildren, Julia Lostutter, Natalie Lostutter, and Landon James; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert James, and we 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 James as an expression of our deepest sympathy.