SR2042 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 M. "Bill" Caulfield Jr. of Harvard, who passed away on September 10, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Bill Caulfield was born to William Sr. and Eleanor (Eckebrecht) Caulfield on September 6, 1929; he served in the United States Army during the Korean War and married Flora Ann Hohmann in Chicago on April 28, 1951; and

WHEREAS, Bill Caulfield worked as a mechanic for many years until his retirement; and

WHEREAS, Bill Caulfield loved to tinker around, repair things in his garage, play cards, and pull pranks on others; and

WHEREAS, Bill Caulfield is survived by his wife, Flora; his children, Debra (Keith) Muench, Robin (Rick) Strauss, and Cheryl (Gary) Rathmann; his grandchildren, Nicole (Keith) Sphar, Lindsey, Troy, and Trevor; his great-grandchildren, Emaleigh and Chase Sphar; and his furry companion, Missy; 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 M. "Bill" Caulfield Jr. 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 Caulfield as an expression of our deepest sympathy.