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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate were saddened
3 to learn of the death of William "Bill" Horman of Hardin, who
4 passed away on January 24, 2008; and
 
5     WHEREAS, William Horman served as a member of the United
6 States Army's 82nd Airborne Division during World War II and
7 fought with valor during the Battle of the Bulge; in
8 recognition of his service, he was entitled to receive the
9 Bronze Star Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the European Theatre
10 Campaign Medal with one bronze service star, the Combat
11 Infantryman Badge first award, the Honorable Service lapel
12 button World War II, and the Marksman's badge bars for the
13 rifle and automatic rifle; and
 
14     WHEREAS, William Horman was a well-known barber at Horman's
15 Barbershop in the Village of Hardin, serving its residents for
16 58 years until his retirement in December of 2006; and
 
17     WHEREAS, William Horman served as a trustee for the Village
18 of Hardin from 1952 until 1974, when he was elected to serve as
19 Mayor of Hardin; he served with distinction as Mayor of Hardin
20 from 1974 until his passing; the citizens of Hardin will
21 remember him fondly for his approachable style of governance,
22 with village business discussed between haircuts at his

 

 

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1 barbershop, which doubled as the mayor's office; and
 
2     WHEREAS, William Horman was preceded in death by his
3 beloved wife of 57 years, Daisy; and
 
4     WHEREAS, William Horman is survived by his son, James W.
5 Horman; his daughters, JoAnn Rose and Betty Meyer; his sister,
6 Ruth Bowles; and his 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren;
7 and
 
8     WHEREAS, William Horman will be remembered by all who knew
9 and loved him as an honest and kindhearted person who was there
10 for anyone who needed his help, and as an outstanding leader
11 who always put in the extra effort for his community;
12 therefore, be it
 
13     RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL
14 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
15 his family and friends, the passing of William "Bill" Horman;
16 and be it further
 
17     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
18 presented to the family of William "Bill" Horman as an
19 expression of our sympathy.