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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Bill Springer of Equality, who passed 
4away on May 16, 2024; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Bill Springer was born to William J. and Nigel 
6Bernice (Holt) Springer in Millhein, Pennsylvania on July 17, 
71955; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Bill Springer worked as a diesel mechanic 
9inspector for the Department of the Army; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Bill Springer was a Mason and Shriner and took 
11great pride in the work they did; his most notable activity was 
12dressing as Santa Claus every year for over 25 years; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Bill Springer led a varied and colorful life with 
14many hobbies; when he was younger, he was accomplished in 
15martial arts; he enjoyed playing pool throughout his life, 
16participating in many leagues and tournaments, and he loved 
17riding motorcycles; he was fond of a good meal and was an 
18accomplished cook with an especially memorable fish soup; and
 
19    WHEREAS, Bill Springer was a man of faith and an ordained 
20minister; he will be remembered for his huge heart and his 
 
 
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1willingness to help others; and
 
2    WHEREAS, Bill Springer is survived by his wife, Jan; his 
3children, Christina Massow, Bigg (Lacey) Springer, Marc 
4(Ashley) Matulis, and Erin (Cyle) Murdoch; his grandchildren, 
5Chelsea (Jacob) Rash, Aprilia Massow, Quentin Perry, Avery 
6Springer, Preston Matulis, Olivia Matulis, and Laken Murdoch; 
7his great-grandchild, Braelyn Rash; and his close friend, Jon 
8Ward; therefore, be it
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL 
10ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
11Bill Springer and extend our sincere condolences to his 
12family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
13further
 
14    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
15presented to the family of Bill Springer as an expression of 
16our deepest sympathy.