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SENATE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to 
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learn of the death of Robert E. Hynes of Chicago, who passed 
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away on February 16, 2007; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Robert Hynes was a loving husband, proud father, 
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and passionate grandfather, who was first and foremost a 
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shining light to his family;  he is survived by his childhood 
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sweetheart and wife of 42 years, Legoria; his sons, Kevin, 
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Brian (Roberta), and Michael (Isabel); and his grandchildren, 
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Enzo, Seve, Cate, Isabel, Quinn, and Emmet; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Robert Hynes was a leader in his community and 
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trusted friend to many; whether it was a good laugh, sage 
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advice, or a compassionate ear, Bob could be counted on at any 
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time; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Robert Hynes touched many and lived a life of 
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love, laughter, commitment, dedication, and respect and taught 
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those around him that life truly is not a dress rehearsal; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Robert Hynes was born in Chicago on April 5, 1944 
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to Irish immigrant parents Kathleen and William Hynes; he and 
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his four brothers Tom, Bill, Tim, and Jack were raised on 
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Chicago's Southside, each rising to prominence in his chosen 
 


 






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field; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Robert Hynes was a graduate of Loyola University 
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of Chicago and a 1969 graduate of Loyola's Law School; he 
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served as an Internal Revenue Service agent, Assistant General 
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Counsel at the Illinois Department of Revenue, and General 
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Counsel to Cook County Assessor Thomas Tully; he was a 
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brilliant attorney, practicing law in Chicago for over 35 
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years; at the time of his death, Bob was a partner in the 
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Chicago law firm of O'Keefe, Lyons & Hynes, LLC; and
 
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    WHEREAS, Those that knew Robert Hynes are sad that he is 
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gone but know they are blessed to have known him; therefore, be 
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it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE  SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL 
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with 
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his family and friends, the passing of Robert E. Hynes; and be 
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it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to the family of Robert E. Hynes as an expression of 
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our deepest sympathy for their loss.