SR0511 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Roberta "Bobbi" Schaper Eastman of Oak Park, who passed away on July 30, 2025 at the age of 50; and

WHEREAS, Bobbi Eastman was born in Oak Park to Pat and Paul Schaper on December 2, 1974; and

WHEREAS, Bobbi Eastman started working for the luxury Chicago developer LR Development, now Related Midwest, and then had a 15-year career as a realtor for Baird & Warner, where she also served as charitable arm team captain, helping to organize community events and raise funds to support local charities, including Beyond Hunger; and

WHEREAS, Bobbi Eastman won multiple sales awards during her time at Baird & Warner, even their highest award, the Founder's Club; and

WHEREAS, Bobbi Eastman, additionally, served as a member of the board of directors for the Oak Park Area Association of Realtors and the vice-chair of the Government Affairs Task Force; and

WHEREAS, Bobbi Eastman was a state legislative contact (SLC), who played an essential role in Illinois REALTORS lobbying efforts; and

WHEREAS, Bobbi Eastman, most notably, was a devoted mother to her daughters, Norah and Emily, and was always known to be supportive of her girls and all their classmates by supplying any needed items; as a volunteer for the Julian Middle School PTO, she reorganized the lunch fundraiser and helped to raise tens of thousands of dollars; and

WHEREAS, Bobbi Eastman was an avid animal lover, who was particularly fond of dogs, cats, lizards, birds, hermit crabs and especially the dozens of kittens that she and her girls warmly and affectionately fostered for the Animal Care League; and

WHEREAS, Bobbi Eastman was a kind and generous friend, often bringing a container of fresh soup to someone's door with a note, making anyone's day better with her infectious laugh, or just finding connection that made others feel welcome and cherished; and

WHEREAS, Bobbi Eastman was preceded in death by her parents, Pat and Paul Schaper; and

WHEREAS, Bobbi Eastman is survived by her daughters, Norah and Emily; her uncle, Art (Dawn) Leonard; her sister, Debbie (Kevin) Carlson; and her beloved nephews, Jeremy, Matthew, and Joshua; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Roberta "Bobbi" Schaper Eastman and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Bobbi Eastman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.