HR1294 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives have learned with great sadness of the passing of William "Bill" J. Anderson far too soon; and

WHEREAS, Bill Anderson, a son, brother, husband, father, uncle, friend, and special inspiration to countless people of all walks of life, stayed on this earth for just 43 years; and

WHEREAS, Bill Anderson, a native of Elmhurst, campaigned for Paul Simon's presidential campaign, interned with local governments in Wisconsin and Minnesota, and joined the Illinois House Democratic staff after graduating from Carthage College; and

WHEREAS, Bill Anderson met and married Letitia Dewith and raised a son, Taylor K., and a daughter, Allison Fritz; he established a presence in the community that showed that a family with faith, strong convictions, and unconditional love can contribute and prosper; and

WHEREAS, Bill established Anderson Legislative Consulting and set a standard as an advocate that would become an excellent template for all those who pursued a similar profession; and

WHEREAS, Bill could be counted on at all times and in all places to bring a smile to others with his wit and humor; the tale of the bed pan, the apple juice, and the nurse comes to mind; and

WHEREAS, Bill and his family's devotion to God and the perfect power enabled them to endure a long battle with a disease labeled fatal from its start; and

WHEREAS, It was that spirit, attitude, and determination that set Bill Anderson apart from all others and keeps his memory fresh in our minds; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with many people across the State of Illinois, mourn the passing of Bill Anderson, but are comforted knowing that he is at peace, and understand we are all much better off for knowing him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Letitia, Taylor, and Allison with our deepest sympathy.