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IL SR1545

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/13/2021

Primary Sponsor

Don Harmon

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Origin

Senate

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Honors the memory of Robert Hellenga of Galesburg, who passed away on July 18, 2020 at age 78
  • Recognizes his 50+ year career as a professor of English at Knox University beginning in 1968, where he taught generations of writing students including Senate President Don Harmon
  • Acknowledges his achievements as an award-winning author of multiple critically-acclaimed novels including The Fall of a Sparrow, The Italian Lover, and Snakewoman of Little Egypt
  • Notes his academic honors as George Appleton Lawrence Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of English and Distinguished Writer In-Residence at Knox College
  • Expresses condolences to his wife Marjorie and three daughters Rachel, Heather, and Catrine

Legislative Description

MEMORIAL ROBERT HELLENGA

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

1/13/2021

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