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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James W. "Bill" Johnson of Silvis, who passed away on March 20, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Bill Johnson was born in Springfield to George Andrew and Florence Lorriane Ulrey Johnson on October 28, 1938; he served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Roosevelt and USS Independence during the Vietnam War and married Shirley Ann Baird in Moline on November 18, 1962; and

WHEREAS, Bill Johnson retired from the Rock Island Arsenal after 28 years; and

WHEREAS, Bill Johnson loved attending his children's and grandchildren's sporting events; he also enjoyed bowling, baseball and softball, playing pool, and fishing; he was a fan of the Illini, the Chicago Bears, and the St. Louis Cardinals; and

WHEREAS, Bill Johnson was preceded in death by his parents; his stepparents, Jean Lewis and Adrian Losey; his son, Wayne; his sister, Judith Marlene Carstens; and his stepsister, Patricia Ann Beal; and

WHEREAS, Bill Johnson is survived by his wife, Shirley; his children, Sydney "Scott" (Diane) Johnson, Deborah (Jack) Brooks, James W. "Bill" Johnson Jr., Georgette Andrea (Dave) Wheeler, and Sherry Renee (Kartey) Ocansey; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and his stepsisters, Judy (Charlie) Nance and Nancy Terrill; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of James W. "Bill" Johnson 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 Johnson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.