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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death of William "Bill" Bruce of Moline, who
4passed away on November 4, 2019; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Bill Bruce was born in Lake Bruce, Indiana to
6James and Alma (Edlin) Bruce on June 1, 1935; he served in the
7U.S. Army and married Peggy Brown in Gary, Indiana on January
827, 1962; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Bill Bruce was employed by American Family
10Insurance for over 32 years, retiring in 2000; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Bill Bruce was a member of Sacred Heart Church,
12the Scottish Rite, Doric, Grotto, and the High-12 Club; he was
13a recipient of the DeMolay Legion of Honor Award; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Bill Bruce was preceded in death by his parents;
15two brothers; and a sister; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Bill Bruce is survived by his wife, Peggy; his
17daughter, Linda Bruce; his son, Mike Bruce; and his brother,
18John (Becky) Bruce; therefore, be it
 
19    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL

 

 

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1ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
2William "Bill" Bruce and extend our sincere condolences to his
3family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
4further
 
5    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
6presented to the family of Bill Bruce as an expression of our
7deepest sympathy.