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HOUSE RESOLUTION


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

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

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

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

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


 






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    WHEREAS, Bill could be counted on at all times and in all 
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places to bring a smile to others with his wit and humor; the 
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tale of the bed pan, the apple juice, and the nurse comes to 
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mind; and
 
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    WHEREAS, Bill and his family's devotion to God and the 
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perfect power enabled them to endure a long battle with a 
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disease labeled fatal from its start; and

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

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

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