HR0171 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0171 LRB103 31655 ECR 60139 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Robert W. "Bob" Vose of Springfield, who passed away on February 20, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Bob Vose was born to John and Hedwig (Krebs) Vose in Springfield on January 19, 1929; he attended Sacred Heart Grade School and Lanphier High School; he served in the U.S. Army; he married Virginia Vetter at Saints Peter & Paul Church in Springfield on May 2, 1953; and

WHEREAS, Bob Vose worked for the Illinois Ice Company, delivering ice for many years before becoming a City Water, Light, and Power meter reader, and later a stationary engineer for the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Bob Vose was well known as "The Korndog King"; he and his brothers initially started selling Vose Corn Dogs at the Illinois State Fair in 1966; he and his wife, Virginia, continued Vose Fine Food for over 50 years; visiting the Vose Family Corn Dog stand continues to be a statewide annual tradition during the Illinois State Fair; he was given the Illinoisan of the Day Award in 2011 by the Illinois State Fair and was honored to be a grand marshal at the fair in 2017; and

WHEREAS, Bob Vose was a proud and active citizen, serving his country and his beloved city; he was the first city alderman elected to represent Ward 5 and continued to be an advocate for his ward and its residents long after his term of service expired; he was a member of the Oak Ridge Cemetery Foundation and was active in fundraising for the cemetery and responsible for Monument Avenue beautification improvements; and

WHEREAS, Bob Vose was a generous man and donated his time, treasure, and talents to many local causes throughout his life; he loved playing the role of Santa Claus at the city recreation department and was a referee and umpire of high school sports for several years; he sponsored the annual Goodwill client Halloween and Christmas parties for 34 years; and

WHEREAS, Bob Vose was a member of IBEW Local 193 for over 65 years; he was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a proud north ender; and

WHEREAS, Bob Vose was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Virginia; four brothers; and six sisters; and

WHEREAS, Bob Vose is survived by his children, Robert Vose Jr., Virginia (Mike) Geiger, Ronald (MaryBeth) Vose, Kenneth (Roxann) Vose, Debra Vose, and Sandra (Robert) Orr; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; his brother, Harold (Jean) Vose; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert W. "Bob" Vose 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 Vose as an expression of our deepest sympathy.