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SENATE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to  
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learn of the death of
William Roscoe of Big Rock, formerly of 
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Aurora, who passed away at the grand age of 74; and

 
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    WHEREAS, William Roscoe courageously served his country 
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during the Korean War as a member of the United States Navy; 
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and

 
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    WHEREAS, William Roscoe was a proud Executive Board member 
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of Plumbers and Pipefitters, UA Local Union 501, of which he 
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was a current officer of the retiree club; and

 
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    WHEREAS, William Roscoe was a dedicated volunteer in the 
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Mooseheart community, the Phoenix Club, and AMVETS; and

 
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    WHEREAS, William Roscoe enjoyed fishing, trips to Canada 
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with his family and friends, and coaching the Chicago Bears 
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season after season from the comfort of his recliner; and

 
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    WHEREAS, William Roscoe was a courageous fighter, having 
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fought two bouts with cancer; he sadly succumbed to his final 
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battle with lung cancer; and
 
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    WHEREAS, William Roscoe is survived by his wife, Joni 
 


 






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(Szilage/Lurz); his children, Scott (Lisa) Roscoe, Jeff 
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(Theresa) Roscoe, and Pam Miller; his many nieces and nephews; 
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and his many great-nieces and great-nephews; therefore, be it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE  SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL 
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with 
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his family and friends, the passing of William Roscoe; and be 
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it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to the family of William Roscoe as an expression of 
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our sympathy.