SR0867 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Roy E. Robinson of Springfield, who passed away on February 1, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Roy Robinson was born in Plattsburg, New York to Irvin and Mildred Robinson on March 8, 1927; he graduated from Champlain Central High School; he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS Wisconsin battleship; he graduated from Syracuse University in 1950, where he was a member of the Sigma Pi Fraternity; he married Harriet F. True in Syracuse, New York in 1951; he received his CPCU designation (Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter) in 1960 and his CAE (Certified Association Executive) in 1975; and

WHEREAS, Roy Robinson worked as a special agent for the Transamerica Insurance Company for several years in Syracuse, New York and was the executive director of the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois for 20 years; he retired in 1990; and

WHEREAS, Roy Robinson was past president of CPCU Chapters in Syracuse, New York and Bloomington, past president of the Illinois Society of Association Executives, and past president of the Independent Agents Association Executives; and

WHEREAS, Roy Robinson was a member of Springfield First United Methodist Church, the IBT Sunday School Class, the Chapel Church at Mesa Spirit, Arizona, the Chatham Masonic Lodge #523, the Ansar Shrine Parade Group, the Ansar Patrol, and the Ansar Retiree Club; and

WHEREAS, Roy Robinson and his wife lived in Chatham for 30 years; during retirement, he and his wife spent 23 winters in Mesa, Arizona; he enjoyed playing golf and watching all sports, specifically his beloved Chicago Cubs; he also enjoyed playing cards, traveling, and spending time with his family; and

WHEREAS, Roy Robinson was honored to attend the September 2011 Land of Lincoln Honor Flight to Washington D.C.; and

WHEREAS, Roy Robinson is survived by his wife of 72 years, Harriet; his sons, Bruce (Delaine), Gary (Maria), and Roy Jr. (Jill); six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren with two more on the way; 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 Roy E. Robinson 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 Roy Robinson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.