SR0737 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gulliume "Bill" Moor, who passed away on June 10, 2019 at the age of 76; and

WHEREAS, Gulliume Moor was born on March 7, 1943 in a working-class neighborhood of Chicago; he was proud of and loyal to his cultural roots in the largely Lithuanian community but also came to embrace an extremely wide range of cultural interests; and

WHEREAS, Gulliume Moor attended Roosevelt University, where he received a bachelor's degree as well as two master's degrees; he earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy from Northwestern University in 1972 and a Doctor of Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in 1979; he was affectionately known as "Doc" by many of the young men he treated as a psychologist; he helped others a great deal and was known to be a "cool cat" in his dealings with patients; and

WHEREAS, In 1978, Gulliume Moor married Elaine Lewitter, with whom he shared both a professional and personal life for the next 40-plus years; Bill lived a life full of a quest for knowledge, studying subjects ranging from philosophy and psychology to mathematics and Spanish language and culture; he had recently completed a novel and enjoyed the culinary arts, becoming a gourmet cook; he was also an enthusiast and supporter of multiple cultural institutions, including the Lyric Opera, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Joffrey Ballet, and many theater groups; and

WHEREAS, Upon closing his practice and retiring, Gulliume Moor devoted his life to the arts, taking acting classes at Victory Gardens and other theaters; he enjoyed acting in plays and films and especially savored writing plays; he looked forward to dining all over the city with his wife and friends; he relished a good argument, and one was never bored for lack of conversation or camaraderie with Bill; he will be remembered by friends, colleagues, clients, and neighbors in Oak Park and in Mexico for his strength of character, generosity, and his inclusiveness; and

WHEREAS, Gulliume Moor is survived by his wife, Elaine; 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 Gulliume "Bill" Moor 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 Gulliume Moor as an expression of our deepest sympathy.