SR0830 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert Hugh Hogan of Taylorville, who passed away on February 29, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Robert Hogan was born in Girard to Wiliam Alfred and Margaret Marie (Ferguson) Hogan on May 24, 1933; he graduated from Kincaid High School; he married Janet Sciarini on December 16, 1960; and

WHEREAS, Robert Hogan previously worked for Sangamo Electric, the Illinois Department of Conservation, Taylorville Public Schools, and the Taylorville Park District; and

WHEREAS, Robert Hogan pitched for many fast pitch softball teams around the area for many years; he also played in the semi-pros; he especially loved playing at the Jeisyville ball diamond; he was inducted into the American Softball Association Illinois Softball Hall of Fame in 2021; he was an avid fan of the New York Yankees; he was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church; and

WHEREAS, Robert Hogan was preceded in death by his wife, Janet; his parents; his siblings, William Hogan, Joseph Hogan, Edward Hogan, Molly Hogan, Paul Morgan, Bernard Morgan, Michael Hogan, and John Hogan; and his nieces, Mikey Tappert and Rose Mary Simmons; and

WHEREAS, Robert Hogan is survived by his children, Marta (Jerry) Banks, Cindy Sedlacek, Robert (Pam) Hogan, Peggy (Mark) Hoffmeister, and William Hogan (Tracy Mills); his grandchildren, Joee Johnson, Sara Salisbury, Kristina Coleman, Kedra Emmerling, Aaron Hogan, and Holly Vickery; his great-grandchildren, Jack Nimmo, Kate Vickery, Jolee Johnson, Bailey Johnson, Lucas Salisbury, Maci Salisbury, Emilie Eson, Josh Coleman, and James Coleman; his great-grandson, Pierce Hogan; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; 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 Hugh Hogan 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 Hogan an expression of our deepest sympathy.