SR0800 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert L. "Sonny" Albertine of Carlinville, who passed away on May 24, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Robert Albertine was born on September 21, 1925, in Carlinville; his parents were Pete and Josephine (Ossola) Albertine; he married Norma E. Watters on May 27, 1954 in Springfield; and

WHEREAS, Robert Albertine was a graduate of Carlinville High School; and

WHEREAS, Robert Albertine served his country as a member of the United States Navy during World War II in the South Pacific; he was the recipient of 2 Battle Stars for his service during the war; and

WHEREAS, Robert Albertine was a plumber by trade and was employed by the Illinois Secretary of State; and

WHEREAS, Robert Albertine served as a precinct committeeman for the Democratic Party and served as the organization's chairman for several years; he also served as a Carlinville City Alderman for over 39 years; and

WHEREAS, Robert Albertine was a member of Ss. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church; and

WHEREAS, Robert Albertine enjoyed watching Illini sports and the Green Bay Packers; he was an avid bowler in his younger years; he also attended all of his granddaughter's activities and sporting events and was their biggest fan; and

WHEREAS, Robert Albertine was preceded in death by his wife, Norma; his parents; his sister, Sylvia Vozel; and his nephew; and

WHEREAS, Robert Albertine is survived by his son, Lynden R. "Alby" Albertine (Jill); his grandchildren, Madeline and Lydia Albertine, and his 3 step-children; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Robert L. "Sonny" Albertine; and be it further

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