SR1317 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1317 LRB101 21771 ECR 72722 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert "Bob" Geral Renick of Waukegan, who passed away on April 30, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Bob Renick was born to Joseph and Esther (Larsen) Renick in Waukegan on April 1, 1930; he attended Waukegan High School where he met Lorraine Hoffman; the two married at Holy Family Church in North Chicago in 1950; and

WHEREAS, Bob Renick worked in his father's garage, Renick's Auto Service, for most of his life until he retired; even after retirement, he couldn't stay away from cars, so he found a job working at a parts counter at a local car dealership; and

WHEREAS, Bob Renick was a member of the City Club of Waukegan and the Waukegan Yacht Club; he was the Commodore of the Yacht Club in 1970; and

WHEREAS, Bob Renick lived for being surrounded by loved ones; he and his wife greatly enjoyed hosting gatherings at their home; he loved working on anything with an engine, including small engines, boats, and especially cars; his favorite hobby was to cruise Craigslist, Ebay, and Amazon for unique car parts; and

WHEREAS, Bob Renick was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Lorraine Renick, and his parents; and

WHEREAS, Bob Renick is survived by his daughter, Marcia (Gary) Botsford; his grandchildren, Meghan (Charlie) Dawson, Kathryn (Al) Enrique, Jodi (Scott) Megerle, Shawn (Cheryl) Botsford, and Robert Botsford; his eight great-grandchildren; his sister, Marge (Wayne) Konetzki; his sister-in-law, Maryln Zelenz; and his cherished nephew, Tom Zelenz; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert "Bob" Geral Renick 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 Renick as an expression of our deepest sympathy.