SR1099 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1099 LRB101 21318 ECR 71934 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James O. "Jimmy" Williams of Moline, who passed away on May 5, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Williams was born to Francis X. and Hedwig L. (Mrosko) Williams in Springfield on May 12, 1939; he served in the U.S. Navy and was awarded a commendation for jumping into shark infested Atlantic waters to rescue two pilots who had crashed near his ship; he was honorably discharged after four years of service; Jimmy married Mary Ann Mahieu in Moline on October 22, 1960, and she preceded him in death on January 4, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Williams worked as a milkman for Downing's Dairy; he then retired from Dohrn Transfer Company; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Williams enjoyed helping others and often organized candy sales, pancake breakfasts, chili nights, sloppy joe suppers, and other events to raise money to support a cause he found important; by this example, he taught his children that by giving to others, you receive; he also modeled a tenacious work ethic and a determination to never quit trying, even when times were hard; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Williams loved talking with people and making them laugh; he enjoyed golf, cards, and shooting pool; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Williams was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his grandchildren, MaryJoy Therese and Elijah Maccabee Williams; and his siblings, Sharon Van Daele and Thomas and Robert Williams; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Williams is survived by his children, Scott (Elizabeth) Williams, Jeff (Chana) Williams, Tammy (Mike) Van Hoe, Eric (Christina) Williams, and Sean (Katie) Williams; his grandchildren, Ian and Seth Williams, Samantha Williams, Ryan (Audrey) Williams, Elizabeth, Hannah, Sarah, and Rebekah Van Hoe, Christian and Kolbe Williams, and Augustine, Anthony, Ambrose, Joseph, Joshua, George, Patrick, and Vincent Williams; and his great-grandchildren, Johnnie, Antonio, and Harvey Williams; 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 James O. "Jimmy" Williams 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 Jimmy Williams as an expression of our deepest sympathy.