SR1183 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert "Rocket Bob" James Windt of Cordova, who passed away on December 4, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Bob Windt was born in Chicago to Edward and Anna (Kelly) Windt on November 3, 1941; he graduated from DePaul Academy in Chicago in 1959; he worked for Time Life Magazine for a year and then joined the United States Air Force, where he served as aircraft hydrolic system maintenance for four years; after leaving the Air Force, he earned a degree in Aero Dynamical Engineering from the Northrop Institute of Technology in Inglewood, California in 1968; and

WHEREAS, Bob Windt worked at McDonald Douglas (Boeing) until 1975; he designed revolutionary hovercrafts and sold his designs and parts to home builders for over 50 years; his designs influenced the industry in the United States and around the world; and

WHEREAS, Bob Windt moved to Cordova in 1974; he designed, built, and sold his hovercrafts from home; he used hands-on science to teach children how to use their minds to build boats, rockets, hovercrafts, and model airplanes; he taught religious education for 42 years to the children of St. John's; he was active in after-school programs and Scouts; he played Santa Claus for area schools; and

WHEREAS, Bob Windt was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Bob Windt is survived by his brothers, Edgar (Sherry) Windt and John (Beth Knoll) Windt; his sister, Peggy (Dave) Zang; his many nieces and nephews; and his many godchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert "Rocket Bob" James Windt 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 Bob Windt as an expression of our deepest sympathy.