SR0913 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 "Bill" Frederick Stewart of Hillsdale, who passed away on September 5, 2017; and

WHEREAS, William Stewart was born in Canoe Creek Township, Hillsdale, to Fred H. and Dorothea Michelson Stewart on July 9, 1929; he joined the United States Army in 1951; he served his country honorably, both as active duty and as a reserve; and

WHEREAS, William Stewart owned Meier Construction Company in Geneseo; he sold the business in 1980, but continued to work there for another ten years; and

WHEREAS, William Stewart was a member of the Geneseo Moose Lodge #990 and the Hillsdale American Legion; he enjoyed fishing, hunting squirrel and deer, and riding his bike; he was an avid bowler, who maintained a 200 average and had one perfect game; and

WHEREAS, William Stewart was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Richard Stewart; and his sister, Maxine Evans; and

WHEREAS, William Stewart is survived by his sister, Arlene Misfeldt; and several nieces and nephews; 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 "Bill" Frederick Stewart, 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 Stewart as an expression of our deepest sympathy.