SR1077 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dr. John Roberts Bandy of Normal, formerly of Raymond, who passed away on June 14, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Bandy was born in Litchfield to Elmer H. and Carroll C. (Roberts) Bandy on October 3, 1951; he graduated from the University of Illinois and the University of Illinois School of Medicine; he married Debbie in Bloomington on June 24, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Bandy joined Dr. James Zimmerman and established what would become Bloomington Pediatrics in 1980; he devoted 41 years of his life to practicing medicine and providing exceptional care for his pediatric patients; he was a beloved member of the local healthcare community; he was known for his unwavering kindness and generosity, and his calming presence and attentive care led some of his patients to refer to him as Dr. Band-Aid; his impact on the healthcare community will be remembered for years to come; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Bandy enjoyed spending time with his family; he loved boating on Lake of the Ozarks and traveling to Hawaii and could always be found devouring a good book; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Bandy was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law, Kenneth Shane; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Bandy is survived by his wife, Debbie; his stepsons, Alex (Erin), Luke (Amy), and Ben Roth; his grandchildren, Ford, Quinn, and Lena Roth; and his mother-in law, Carolyn Shane; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dr. John Roberts Bandy 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 Dr. Bandy as an expression of our deepest sympathy.