SR0096 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert D. "Bob" Horner of Streator, who passed away on February 4, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Bob Horner was born in Butler, Pennsylvania to Robert and Hettie (Steele) Horner on October 11, 1944; he moved to Illinois in 1961; he graduated from Marseilles High School in 1962; he graduated from Western Illinois University in 1967; he married Marcia I. Gilbertson in Marseilles on August 17, 1968; and

WHEREAS, Bob Horner was a teacher and coach at Woodland High School; he retired in 2000 after 33 years of service; he later drove a school bus from 2004 until 2017; he was an Illinois High School Association (IHSA) official for basketball, baseball, and volleyball for 35 years; and

WHEREAS, Bob Horner was a longtime member and Past Exalted Ruler of the Streator Elks Club; he was also a member of the Marshall County Sportsman's Club, where he served as secretary and director; he coached his son in youth baseball for many years; he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping with his son and grandsons; he also liked gardening and growing raspberries for his family, especially the grandchildren; nothing was more important to him than attending his grandchildren's baseball, football, and volleyball games and dance recitals; and

WHEREAS, Bob Horner was preceded in death by his wife, Marcia; and

WHEREAS, Bob Horner is survived by his son, Jeff (Staci) Horner; his grandchildren, Cahill, Caden, and Cambri Horner; and his sister, Elaine (Bill) Griglione; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert D. "Bob" Horner 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 Horner as an expression of our deepest sympathy.