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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Robert 
4"Robbie" Gorens Jr., who passed away on August 7, 2023; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Robbie Gorens was born to Betty June Cox-Gorens 
6and Robert Gorens Sr. on August 21, 1959; he grew up attending 
7various churches, committing to his faith at an early age from 
8his mother's example, and inherited a love of sports from his 
9father and uncles; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Robbie Gorens was a messenger for the Illinois 
11House of Representatives for 38 years, retiring in 2020; he 
12took pride in his work and always had a positive attitude; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Robbie Gorens loved traveling to celebrate family 
14reunions and special events with friends and family; he was 
15deeply devoted to his daughter and grandchildren, and offering 
16them his love and support was his greatest pleasure; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Robbie Gorens was an enthusiastic fan of the 
18Miami Dolphins; he played baseball as a child and softball and 
19recreational basketball as an adult; he was best known among 
20friends and family for hosting Play Station tournaments; a 
21self-sufficient man, he took pride in his cooking, especially 
 
 
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1his famous macaroni and cheese; and
 
2    WHEREAS, Robbie Gorens was preceded in death by his 
3parents and his niece, Kendra Gorens; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Robbie Gorens is survived by his daughter, Alexia 
5Starr Hamilton; his sisters, Murdee (Bobby) Gorens-Mabery and 
6Pamela (Darryl) Gorens; his brother, Todd Gorens; his five 
7grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
 
8    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
9HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
10we mourn the passing of Robert "Robbie" Gorens Jr. and extend 
11our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who 
12knew and loved him; and be it further
 
13    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
14presented to the family of Robbie Gorens as an expression of 
15our deepest sympathy.