SR0176 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert Joseph "Bob" Shipley of Granite City, who passed away on February 17, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Bob Shipley was born in Granite City to Robert C. and Patricia A. (Ryan) Shipley on May 23, 1956; he married Margaret A. (Schnefke) Shipley at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Granite City; and

WHEREAS, Bob Shipley most recently served as the Granite City Township Supervisor and on the Americas Port District Board of Commissioners; he had worked for the Metro East Sanitary District as the executive director for 10 years, as well as with the Department of Motor Vehicles in Granite City and with Metallico TaraCorp for several years; and

WHEREAS, Bob Shipley was a Granite City Alderman, precinct committeeman, Madison County Board Member, Phoenix Crisis Center Board Member, and Southwestern Illinois Flood Protection District Council member; and

WHEREAS, Bob Shipley was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Granite City, the Knights of Columbus #1098, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie #1126 in Granite City; he enjoyed fishing, eating sweets, and playing and coaching football, softball, and various other sports; he achieved a multi-sport national championship; he also enjoyed creating art, painting, drawing, crafts, everything Disney, watching musicals, and decorating for his favorite holiday, Christmas; his greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Bob Shipley was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Thomas Michael Shipley; and his uncle, Thomas Ryan; and

WHEREAS, Bob Shipley is survived by his wife, Margaret; his son, Luke (Lauren) Shipley; his daughters, Beth and Kari Shipley; his grandchildren, Peyton and Conner Shipley; his mother-in-law, Irene Schnefke; his brother-in-law, Bill Schnefke; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary Ellen and Pat Davis; his aunts and uncle, Sandy and Larry Richey and Nadine Ryan; and numerous other extended family and wonderful friends; 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 Joseph "Bob" Shipley 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 Shipley as an expression of our deepest sympathy.