SR1103 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Raymond E. "Ray" Williams of East Moline, who passed away on September 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Ray Williams was born in rural Geneseo on September 9, 1926 to Julius and Selma (nee Claeys) Williams; he married Joan M. Merkel on June 6, 1953 in Grayslake; he served in the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, Ray Williams retired as Vice-President and cashier from Pinnacle Bank in Silvis on December 31, 1989; and

WHEREAS, Ray Williams enjoyed his daily trips to the YMCA and tennis; he was very good with numbers and found pleasure in helping the elderly and others do their income taxes; and

WHEREAS, Ray Williams was preceded in death by his parents; his sons, Daniel and Joseph R.; and his sister, Marjorie Fowler; and

WHEREAS, Ray Williams is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joan; his daughters, Mary Jo (Paul) Farron and Julie Palmer; his son, Alan (Allene) Williams; his 9 grandchildren; his 5 great-grandchildren; his 2 step-great-grandchildren; his sisters, Dorothy Maes and Ruth Ann Fleming; and his brother, Julius (Jean) Williams; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Raymond E. "Ray" Williams, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Ray Williams as an expression of our deepest sympathy.