Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session

Illinois Senate Bill SR0465

Introduced
10/18/23  
Refer
10/18/23  

Caption

MEMORIAL-ROBERT G. BLAIR

Impact

The resolution serves to officially recognize and honor the memory of Robert G. Blair within the state legislative framework. By passing this resolution, the Illinois Senate expresses its collective sorrow and respects for Blair's life while extending condolences to his family and friends. This act is significant as it emphasizes the value of individuals in the community and the impact they have on those around them, fostering a sense of unity and remembrance.

Summary

SR0465 is a Senate resolution that memorializes the life and contributions of Robert G. Blair, who passed away on September 3, 2023. The resolution highlights his birth, family background, military service during the Korean War, and his lengthy career at Caterpillar, Inc., in East Peoria, where he worked for 39 years before retiring in 1987. The passing of Blair is noted to be a loss to his family and the community he was a part of for many years.

Contention

While memorial resolutions like SR0465 typically garner unanimous support and are not contentious in nature, this resolution particularly reflects on the pleasant memories of Robert Blair’s life and accomplishments rather than any debate or dissent. Such resolutions help memorialize individuals' contributions and the legacies they leave behind, reinforcing the collective memory of the state’s citizens.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

IL SR1173

MEMORIAL-ROBERT CORDTS

IL SR0417

MEMORIAL-MORRIS DEAN ALLEN

IL SR0376

MEMORIAL-ROY ROBERTS

IL SR0711

MEMORIAL-CHARLES L. DANCEY

IL SR1174

MEMORIAL-DONALD ARTHUR WAHLS

IL SR0380

MEMORIAL-ROBERT PETERS

IL SR0861

MEMORIAL-WILFRED D. CORUM

IL SR0688

MEMORIAL-DONALD DEAN LARIMORE

IL SR0748

MEMORIAL-JEROME F. BROWN

IL SR0275

MEMORIAL-ROBERT ALVEY

Similar Bills

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