SR0581 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 J. Amidon, Ph.D., of Milan, who passed away on October 27, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Robert Amidon was born to Herbert Willis and Isabella Wilhelmina Cullison Amidon in Rock Island on November 24, 1929; he earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa; he married Gertrude Petty at Taylor Ridge United Methodist Church on June 7, 1953; he served in the U.S. Navy, and he received the National Defense Medal and the Navy Occupational Medal; and

WHEREAS, Robert Amidon worked as a systems analyst for the Rock Island Arsenal, retiring in 1985; following retirement, he taught at St. Ambrose University; and

WHEREAS, Robert Amidon enjoyed woodworking and tinkering with many things, and he made birdhouses and several other items from wood to give to his family; he also enjoyed gardening and having a cigar while mowing; and

WHEREAS, Robert Amidon was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Marion Hoffiditz; and

WHEREAS, Robert Amidon is survived by his wife, Gertrude Amidon; his sons, Jeff (Elaine) Amidon and Bruce Amidon; his granddaughters, Christina (Jerry) Cunningham and Alayna Rae Amidon; his great-grandchildren, Liam and Marek Cunningham; his sister, Harriette Westbrook; and his brother, Richard Amidon; 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 J. Amidon, Ph.D. 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 Robert Amidon as an expression of our deepest sympathy.