SR0888 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 "Bill" Merritt Morefield of Woodstock, who passed away on August 19, 2017; and

WHEREAS, William Morefield was born in Chicago to Clarence O. and Dorothy J. (Merritt) Morefield on July 7, 1937; he graduated from Monmouth High School in 1956; he was a Licensed Practical Nurse and also a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator; and

WHEREAS, William Morefield moved his family to Woodstock when he was hired as the administrator for Valley Hi Nursing Home in McHenry County; he held this position proudly for 17 years; he was then promoted to the first county administrator for McHenry County; he served in this position for seven years, until his retirement; upon retirement, he worked as a marketing consultant with Legat Architects of Waukegan for 13 years; and

WHEREAS, William Morefield was an avid fisherman and enjoyed golfing and bowling; more than anything, he enjoyed attending the various activities of his grandchildren, which included baseball, softball, band and choir concerts, and plays; he was also a supporter of his grandson's band and attended hundreds of shows throughout the country; and

WHEREAS, William Morefield was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, William Morefield is survived by his wife Judy (Weeks) Morefield; his children, Kathryn Blanks, Cindy (Allan) Thomson, and Derik Morefield; his grandchildren, Christian and Thaddeus Blanks, Amber Thomson, and John and Kelsi Morefield; his brother, Gary (Linda) Morefield; his sister, Judy (Denny) Garkey; his brother-in-law, Larry (Joann) Weeks; and several nieces and nephews; 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 "Bill" Merritt Morefield, 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 Morefield as an expression of our deepest sympathy.