SR1102 101ST 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. "Bill" O'Donnell of Moline, who passed away on February 28, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Bill O'Donnell was born in Toronto, Canada to William and Agnes (Marley) O'Donnell on September 29, 1929; he married Irene Roelens at Sacred Heart Church in Moline on September 4, 1950 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, Bill O'Donnell retired in 1986 from the Continental Baking Company in Davenport, Iowa after 31 years; and

WHEREAS, Bill O'Donnell was affectionately known as "Bill the Wonder Bread Man"; he was a member of Sacred Heart Church and enjoyed photography and playing the piano; and

WHEREAS, Bill O'Donnell was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Michael VanEchaute and his brothers, Marley and Hugh O'Donnell; and

WHEREAS, Bill O'Donnell is survived by his wife, Irene; his children, Kathie VanEchaute, Judy (Bruce) Woodburn, and Paula (Steven) Rogers; and his grandchildren, Abby (Brad) VanZoeren, Emily (Aron) Sikarskie, and Andy (Heather) Gall; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of William J. "Bill" O'Donnell 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 Bill O'Donnell as an expression of our deepest sympathy.