SR0020 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0020 LRB103 25148 LAW 51487 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert A. "Bob" Kadar of New Lenox, who passed away on December 16, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Bob Kadar was born on August 3, 1950; he was the son of Angeline and Emil Kadar; he spent time with his siblings in an orphanage in Chicago; at the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War; he was promoted to lance corporal and earned three Purple Hearts, the Navy Commendation Medal, and the Navy Achievement Medal for his selfless and heroic service; and

WHEREAS, After returning home from Vietnam, Bob Kadar worked for a crisis line before working as a canoe guide for the YMCA in northern Minnesota, where he fell in love with the Minnesota Northwoods and purchased a little cabin on Crane Lake; his cabin became one of his life's great joys, and he spent time there with friends and family fishing, canoeing, playing the guitar, telling stories, battling mice and mosquitoes, and just generally trying to fix broken things; and

WHEREAS, Bob Kadar eventually moved back to Illinois; he married Jean "Jeanie" Boharski in 1982, and they had two children, Emily and Michael; he later rekindled the relationship with his son, Josh, and his family; and

WHEREAS, Bob Kadar was a true jack of all trades; he worked as a maintenance mechanic and auctioneer before finally landing in the role of pawnbroker, where he worked until retirement; and

WHEREAS, Bob Kadar was a dedicated husband and father; he wrote music and lyrics, played the guitar, and sang beautifully; he especially enjoyed entertaining around a campfire as long as the fire burned; he will be remembered for his larger-than-life gregarious personality and his endearing and compassionate nature; and

WHEREAS, Bob Kadar was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Arthur "Art" Kadar; and

WHEREAS, Bob Kadar is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jean; his children, Emily (Jeremy) Brzycki, Michael Kadar, and Joshua (Tricia) Cummings; his grandchildren, Maxwell Brzycki, Owen Brzycki, Aiyana Cummings, and Joshua Cummings Jr.; his sisters, Carol (Carl) Michaels, Darlene (James) Reinke, and Tracy Kadar; and his numerous nieces, nephews, and friends; 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 A. "Bob" Kadar 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 Kadar as an expression of our deepest sympathy.