SR1028 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert Eugene "Bob" Trainor, who passed away on April 21, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Bob Trainor was born to George R. and Frances (Henderson) Trainor on April 4, 1941; he served in the U.S. Navy from 1966 to 1970 and was stationed in a variety of locales, including Hawaii, Bahrain, and Saigon; he married R. Kathryn Chiola in 1971; he then married Cynthia (Buck) Ketchum in 1986; and

WHEREAS, Bob Trainor worked for the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services for 31 years, retiring in 2001 as a contract administrator; after retirement, he became an active volunteer at HSHS St. John's Hospital for 15 years; and

WHEREAS, Bob Trainor loved home renovation projects; he enjoyed riding his lawn mower and driving his beloved truck; his passion was woodworking, and he created a variety of items, including dollhouses, rocking horses, toy chests, birdhouses, and signs; he was a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan, and his activities revolved around their game schedule; his favorite player was Brett Favre, and he even owned stock in the franchise; he also loved the Boston Red Sox and Ted Williams; he was a member of St. John Vianney Parish in Sherman; and

WHEREAS, Bob Trainor loved his family; he was an active and present father and grandfather; he loved watching his grandchildren in their activities and performances; he never missed an opportunity to let them know how proud he was of them and how much he loved them; he and Cindy enjoyed a full and wonderful life together, and they enjoyed traveling to Marco Island, Florida, spending time with their life-long friends, and working to make a comfortable and fulfilling life together; and

WHEREAS, Bob Trainor was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Janet K. Rapps; and

WHEREAS, Bob Trainor is survived by his wife of 38 years, Cynthia; his daughter, Amy (Richard) Stewart; his son, Anthony (Tanja) Trainor; his stepdaughters, Nicki Benjamin, Christy (Warren) Woodward, and Lisa (Kenneth) Gower; his grandchildren, Jackson "Jackie", Sophia, Isabelle, and Charlotte Stewart and Annabel and Josephine Trainor; his step-grandchildren, Kyle Callarman, Tarryn Benjamin, Caroline and Jillian Woodward, Kayleigh Ketchum, and Emily and Ryan Gower; his niece, Kristen (Leo) Navar; his nephew, Paul (Alisande) Rapps; and numerous other in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins; 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 Eugene "Bob" Trainor 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 Trainor as an expression of our deepest sympathy.