SR1148 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1148 LRB103 42001 ECR 75223 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert John "Bob" Gushanas of Colona, who passed away on July 1, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Bob Gushanas, the son of Eli and Alice Pederson Gushanas, was born in Rock Island on January 22, 1946; he graduated from Rock Island High School in 1964; he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict, where he was stationed at the demilitarized zone in Korea from 1965 to 1967; he was honorably discharged in 1968; he married Diane Steffen in Cambridge on September 26, 1970; and

WHEREAS, Bob Gushanas worked at John Deere Harvester Works for 43 years, retiring in 2005; and

WHEREAS, Bob Gushanas was a member the Korean War Vets, having served as state president of Illinois; he was a past commander of the Colona American Legion, where he was a member of the Honor Guard Team; he also belonged to the Bi-County Memorial Association of the Rock Island Arsenal; and

WHEREAS, Bob Gushanas enjoyed bowling, fishing, boating, playing chess, and collecting coins; he was a proud blood donor who donated over 10 gallons of blood; his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Bob Gushanas was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Bob Gushanas is survived by his wife of 53 years, Diane; his sons, Erik Gushanas and Cory (Amy) Gushanas; five grandchildren; one step-grandson; and his siblings, Daniel (Judy) Gushanas and Ann Edwards; 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 John "Bob" Gushanas 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 Gushanas as an expression of our deepest sympathy.