SR0725 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 M. "Billy" Stirbis of Joliet, who passed away on June 18, 2017; and

WHEREAS, William Stirbis was born to Margaret (Ftacek) and William S. Stirbis on January 19, 1958; and

WHEREAS, William Stirbis began his career as a laborer on November 19, 1976 with Local #75; he was elected president on April 21, 2005 and retired on April 1, 2015; and

WHEREAS, William Stirbis enjoyed several hobbies throughout the years, including ice fishing, hunting, mushroom hunting, baseball, football, and fishing; his favorite pastime was watching his daughters and grand kids participate in sporting events; he was a fast pitch softball fanatic; and

WHEREAS, William Stirbis was preceded in death by his father, William S. Stirbis; a grandson; a brother; and several aunts and uncles; and

WHEREAS, William Stirbis was the beloved husband of 38 years of Valerie (Cavanaugh) Stirbis; the loving father of Kelly (John) Christensen, Jenny Stirbis, and Katy Stirbis; the proud grandfather of Sophia, Brynn, Logan, Kenzie, and the late Aaden; the dearest son of Margaret Stirbis; the fond brother of Peggy Stewart, Sharron Stirbis, Cheryl Stirbis, and the late David Stirbis; he will also be missed by numerous nieces and nephews, many of who knew him as "Uncle Buck"; 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 M. "Billy" Stirbis, 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 Stirbis as an expression of our deepest sympathy.