SR1895 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 H. Long of Rock Island, who passed away on June 27, 2018; and

WHEREAS, William Long was born in Bureau to Raymond and Bernice Streed Long on August 16, 1937; he served in the U.S. Army Reserve and married Shirley J. Canute in Rock Island on November 9, 1957; and

WHEREAS, William Long was employed at Reynolds Manufacturing for 10 years; he then worked at Quad City Engineering in Rock Island until his retirement in 2005; and

WHEREAS, William Long was an active member of the Fifteenth Avenue Christian Church in Rock Island, where he sang in the choir; he enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting, and fast pitch girls softball; his favorite times were spent with family and at church activities; and

WHEREAS, William Long was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Kenneth and Robert Long; and his sisters, Betty Cutler and Ruth Long Allen; and

WHEREAS, William Long is survived by his wife, Shirley; his children, Terry (Joel) Ambrozi, Anthony "Tony" Long, and Tammy (Ron) Mutka; his grandchildren, Tara (Michael) Kapple, Kyle (Chelsea) Ambrozi, Taylor Ambrozi, Daniel Long, Steven Long, Nikki Hinerichsen, Jessica Long, Destine Ellis, Daltin Hartman, Meaghan (Justin) Collins, and Eric (Sarah) Mutka; 11 great-grandchildren; his brothers, Don (Donna) and Raymond Long; his numerous nieces, nephews, and additional family; and close family friends, Aran and Jeff Reddig, and their daughter, Jena; 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 H. Long, 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 Long as an expression of our deepest sympathy.