Bill Text: IL SR0533 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of Robert R. "Dick" Aitken of Silvis.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-10-26 - Resolution Adopted [SR0533 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR0533-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Robert R. "Dick" Aitken of Silvis, who
passed away on October 11, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Dick Aitken was born to William and Ruby
(Inglish) Aitken in Moline on April 2, 1927; he served in the
U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. William P. Biddle during World War
II; he married Carol Mefford in Springfield on March 5, 1949;
and
WHEREAS, Dick Aitken worked in construction for 43 years,
retiring in 1989; and
WHEREAS, Dick Aitken belonged to Aldersgate United
Methodist Church, known today as Riverside UMC; and
WHEREAS, Dick Aitken and his wife enjoyed fishing and
spending time at the family cabin in Conesville, Iowa; he also
enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs and attending their games;
and
WHEREAS, Dick Aitken was preceded in death by his wife;
his daughter, Laury Heckenkamp; and his grandson, Kevin
Depies; and

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WHEREAS, Dick Aitken is survived by his daughter, Kathy
(Jim) Depies; his son-in-law, Michael Heckenkamp; his
grandchildren, Erik Depies and Mitchel (Jennifer) Heckenkamp;
and his great-grandchildren, Jackson Depies, Sam Depies, and
Cullen Heckenkamp; 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 R. "Dick" Aitken and extend our sincere condolences to
his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
further