SR0646 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William J. "Bill" Travers of Washington, D.C., who passed away on August 4, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Bill Travers was born in Philadelphia to Thomas and Margaret Griffin Travers in 1928; he married Geraldine T. "Gerrie" Lis in 1951; he served in United States Air Force in Korea and Vietnam and achieved the rank of Senior Master Sergeant; and

WHEREAS, Bill Travers retired from the Air Force in 1968 and spent much of his career in the construction industry, where he played crucial roles in the completion of many large government projects; and

WHEREAS, During his retirement, Bill Travers was known for his service to his fellow senior citizens, both as a driver and as a source of vital information; he married Elaine L. Burnham in 2009, and they enjoyed many happy years together; and

WHEREAS, In his years at the Armed Forces Retirement Home, Bill Travers formed strong friendships and was a beloved presence during mealtimes with his buddies at Table One; and

WHEREAS, Bill Travers was preceded in death by his first wife, Gerrie; his second wife, Elaine; and his brothers, James and Thomas; and

WHEREAS, Bill Travers is survived by his children, Rev. Patrick J. Travers, William J. (Cherry) Travers Jr., John T. (Carrie) Travers, Thomas J. (Allison) Travers, Lisa M. (John) Heinz, and Lynn T. (Ian) Pritchard; his grandchildren, Tatum and Woody Travers and Micki (Xavier) Stacey; his great-grandchildren, Jack and CJ; and numerous nephews and nieces; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of William J. "Bill" Travers 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 Travers as an expression of our deepest sympathy.