SR0948 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" J. Traynor of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, formerly of Waukegan, who passed away on September 17, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Bill Traynor was born in Waukegan to Robert and Alice (Thompson)Traynor on November 30, 1946; he graduated from Waukegan High School in 1964; he went on to receive his bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University in 1969, and he later pursued graduate studies at Roosevelt University; and

WHEREAS, Bill Traynor was drafted into the United States Army as a military police sergeant and served in Korea; he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service; upon separation from the service, he was employed as district manager for the Chicago Tribune before becoming a probation officer for Lake County, where he instituted the Public Service Program as an alternative to incarceration while providing needed services to the community; as the first program of its kind in Illinois, it received a National Association of Counties (NACO) award; and

WHEREAS, Over the years, Bill Traynor worked part time for many businesses, including Knox Real Estate, Grand Slam Pub, The Bally Muck, Victory Hospital, and the Waukegan Port District; he served as production manager and graphic artist at Signs Now for over 20 years and retired in 2010; and

WHEREAS, Bill Traynor loved sports and played softball, football, and basketball on college intramural teams and later for the park district; he was a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Bears; he enjoyed the outdoors, biking, fishing, hiking, and camping; he was a longtime member of Memorial United Methodist Church of Zion and sang in the Chancel Choir for many years; most recently, he attended services at Northpoint Church in Winthrop Harbor; he celebrated 30 years of sobriety and mentored many recovering alcoholics over the years; he loved road trips and family vacations; above all, faith and family were his passions; and

WHEREAS, Bill Traynor was preceded in death by his parents; and his son, Jason Traynor; and

WHEREAS, Bill Traynor is survived by his wife, Marjory; his sons, Son Ok Traynor and Andrew (Holly) Traynor; his stepdaughter, Sara (Brandon) Martin; his stepson, Alex Wicketts; his sisters, Carol (Dick) Paddock and Roberta (John) Daly; his grandsons, Finnegan and Colin Traynor and Bane Martin; his granddaughters, Emily and Shelby Wargo and Briseis Wicketts; and his many nieces, nephews, brothers, sisters-in-law, and dear friends; 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" J. Traynor, 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 Traynor as an expression of our deepest sympathy.