PRINTER'S NO. 2259
No. 386 Session of 2006
INTRODUCED BY GORDNER, PICCOLA AND BRIGHTBILL, NOVEMBER 21, 2006
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, NOVEMBER 21, 2006
A RESOLUTION
1 Extending condolences upon the death of Robert E. Hoke and
2 remembering his more than three decades of public service as
3 the Reading Clerk of the Senate of Pennsylvania.
4 WHEREAS, Robert E. Hoke, of Millersburg, Dauphin County,
5 passed away on October 19, 2006, at the age of 88; and
6 WHEREAS, Mr. Hoke, a graduate of Bucknell University and a
7 Navy veteran of World War II, was Reading Clerk of the Senate of
8 Pennsylvania for more than 30 years; and
9 WHEREAS, Mr. Hoke is remembered by his friends and former
10 colleagues in the Senate as a person who always respected the
11 serious nature of his job and was very conscientious and
12 affable; and
13 WHEREAS, Whether reading bills and amendments into the Senate
14 proceedings or calling the roll for votes and making the
15 necessary announcements, Mr. Hoke kept the attention of all
16 Senators and staff with his strong, clear voice with its hint of
17 Pennsylvania Dutch; and
18 WHEREAS, Always respectful in demeanor, Mr. Hoke was a
1 constant in Senate proceedings throughout the more than 30 years
2 he served as Reading Clerk, making a memorable contribution to
3 the legislative history of this Commonwealth; and
4 WHEREAS, Mr. Hoke was a community leader, active certified
5 public accountant, coach, post and Dauphin County Commander of
6 the American Legion, and a member of the Harrisburg Consistory;
7 and
8 WHEREAS, He is survived by four daughters, Suzanne, Margaret,
9 Debra and Melissa, four grandchildren and six great-
10 grandchildren; therefore be it
11 RESOLVED, That the Senate extend condolences upon the death
12 of Robert E. Hoke and remember with appreciation his more than
13 three decades of public service as Reading Clerk of the Senate;
14 and be it further
15 RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
16 his family in care of Suzanne Wingard, 312 Market Street,
17 Millersburg, PA 17061.
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