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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3to learn of the death of Willis "Si" Mason of Lewistown, who
4passed away on June 25, 2023; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Willis Mason was born to Willis and Helen Mason
6on February 4, 1937; he graduated from Lewistown High School
7and spent four years in the U.S. Air Force before returning to
8live on his family farm; he married Judith Ann "Judy" Cluney in
91963; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Willis Mason worked at Navistar/International
11Harvester for 40 years, retiring in 2004; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Willis Mason enjoyed farming, beekeeping, going
13to auctions and backyard sales, watching cowboy movies,
14playing with his dogs, and visiting with his friends; he was an
15outgoing, happy person who enjoyed his life fully; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Willis Mason was preceded in death by his parents
17and his sisters, Betty Brooks and JoAnn Putman; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Willis Mason is survived by his wife of almost 60
19years, Judy; his daughters, Helen and Linda Mason; his
20grandchildren, Sam and Claire Mason; and his twin sister,

 

 

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1Dixie Henderson; therefore, be it
 
2    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
3ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
4Willis "Si" Mason and extend our sincere condolences to his
5family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
6further
 
7    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
8presented to the family of Willis Mason as an expression of our
9deepest sympathy.