SR1744 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William J. "Billy" Burns, who passed away on April 1, 2016; and

WHEREAS, William Burns was born in Chicago to Francis "Pinky" Bums and Frances Coughlin on February 24, 1931 and resided on the Northwest side along with his five siblings, Peggy, Carol, the late Jack, DelAnne, and Sandy; he married Lois Eberle in 1953 and they went on to have seven children, 23 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, William Burns initially practiced dentistry in the United States Navy; he opened his own practice in Deerfield in 1955, ultimately moving to Lake Cook Plaza in 1979; his sons, Mike and Billy, practiced alongside him, and he proudly looked forward to his grandsons, Billy and Joey, joining the dental ranks soon; and

WHEREAS, William Burns enjoyed golfing, boating, playing Pickleball, frequenting non-gourmet parties, and attending countless sporting events, ceremonies, and plays; he enjoyed serving up his infamous "Bill's hot dogs" at the cottage, and traveling frequently, with an annual boys-only fishing trip to Red Lake, Canada; and

WHEREAS, William Burns gave back to the community over the years in a variety of roles; in the mid-1950s, he served as one of the original founding members of Deerfield Days; he joined the Deerfield Lions in 1957 and later served as its President; he was President of the Holy Cross School Board and President of the Lake County Dental Society; the Town of Deerfield appointed him Grand Marshal of its 4th of July parade in 2010; and

WHEREAS, William Burns is survived by his children and their families, Linda (Joseph) Daniel with Tim (Meagan) - Ellie and Addy, and Erin (Brad) Baum - Devin, Jean Carlson with Dan (Kara), Michael, and Kelly, Mike (Lisa) with Billy, Joey, Casey, and Jack, Tom (Janet) with Will, Zach, Marin, and Tommy, Judy Paslaski with Tommy, Kara, Meagan, and Phoebe, Billy (Heidi) with Corey, Johnny, Devin, and Riley, and the late Jim (Dawn) with Jimmy and Lexi; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of William J. "Billy" Burns, 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 William Burns as an expression of our deepest sympathy.