SR0136 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William L. "Bill" Zellman of Jacksonville, who passed away on January 13, 2017 at the age of 87; and

WHEREAS, William Zellman was born in Paris to William and Gladys Anderson Zellman on November 3, 1929; he was a proud alumnus of Jacksonville High School Class of 1947; he was drafted into the United States Army from 1951 to 1953 and was an Atomic Veteran; he married Barbara A. Bieber in Jacksonville on November 12, 1950; and

WHEREAS, William Zellman worked at General Telephone Company for over 40 years, serving locations in Jacksonville, Pittsfield, and Carlinville; he was a past member of the Jacksonville Jaycees and Harmony Masonic Lodge 3, past president and active member of the Jacksonville Lions Club, and an active member of Grace United Methodist Church; he was a talented woodworker, and enjoyed traveling, his dogs, planning his high school reunions, and being outdoors; he loved his family unconditionally; and

WHEREAS, William Zellman was preceded in death by his father, William Zellman; his mother, Gladys Price; and his sister, Maxine Kershaw; and

WHEREAS, William Zellman is survived by his wife, Barbara; his three children, Candy (Bill) Derks, Bill (Donna-Lou), and Amy (Mike) McHan; four grandchildren, Mary Ann (Todd) Henry, Andy (Brandi) Derks, and Delilah and Lauren McHan; his four great-grandchildren, Katie, Josh, Maddie, and Drew; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of William L. "Bill" Zellman, 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 Zellman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.