Full Text of HR0417 103rd General Assembly
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| 1 | | HOUSE RESOLUTION | 2 | | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of | 3 | | Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Robert | 4 | | "Robbie" Gorens Jr., who passed away on August 7, 2023; and | 5 | | WHEREAS, Robbie Gorens was born to Betty June Cox-Gorens | 6 | | and Robert Gorens Sr. on August 21, 1959; he grew up attending | 7 | | various churches, committing to his faith at an early age from | 8 | | his mother's example, and inherited a love of sports from his | 9 | | father and uncles; and | 10 | | WHEREAS, Robbie Gorens was a messenger for the Illinois | 11 | | House of Representatives for 38 years, retiring in 2020; he | 12 | | took pride in his work and always had a positive attitude; and | 13 | | WHEREAS, Robbie Gorens loved traveling to celebrate family | 14 | | reunions and special events with friends and family; he was | 15 | | deeply devoted to his daughter and grandchildren, and offering | 16 | | them his love and support was his greatest pleasure; and | 17 | | WHEREAS, Robbie Gorens was an enthusiastic fan of the | 18 | | Miami Dolphins; he played baseball as a child and softball and | 19 | | recreational basketball as an adult; he was best known among | 20 | | friends and family for hosting Play Station tournaments; a | 21 | | self-sufficient man, he took pride in his cooking, especially |
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| 1 | | his famous macaroni and cheese; and | 2 | | WHEREAS, Robbie Gorens was preceded in death by his | 3 | | parents and his niece, Kendra Gorens; and | 4 | | WHEREAS, Robbie Gorens is survived by his daughter, Alexia | 5 | | Starr Hamilton; his sisters, Murdee (Bobby) Gorens-Mabery and | 6 | | Pamela (Darryl) Gorens; his brother, Todd Gorens; his five | 7 | | grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it | 8 | | RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE | 9 | | HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that | 10 | | we mourn the passing of Robert "Robbie" Gorens Jr. and extend | 11 | | our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who | 12 | | knew and loved him; and be it further | 13 | | RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be | 14 | | presented to the family of Robbie Gorens as an expression of | 15 | | our deepest sympathy. |
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