SR1200 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1200 LRB101 21560 MST 72475 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Billy Eugene East of Hindsboro, who passed away on May 17, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Billy East was born to Kenneth and Opal (Kincade) East on November 6, 1934; he married Shirley Jo Trimble at the Hindsboro United Methodist Church on June 22, 1955; with the exception of living in Atwood from 1958 to 1963, he lived in the Hindsboro area all of his life and attended the local schools and churches; and

WHEREAS, Billy East retired from the former Quantum Chemical plant at Tuscola after 42 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Billy East began farming in 1963; his dream of having sons and living on a farm were fulfilled when he and Shirley moved to the family farm, continuing the legacy begun by Shirley's parents, Ernie and Ruby; during these years, Billy took pride in his family and enjoyed wildlife and caring for livestock; he respected the land in his care in preparation for the next generation; he retired from farming in 2007; and

WHEREAS, Billy East was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, John East; and his great-grandsons, Carter Tomasello and Jacob East; and

WHEREAS, Billy East is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley; his sons, Ricky Eugene (Sara) East, Roger Ernest (Kathy) East, and Russell Joe (Kimberly) East; his grandchildren, Jeremy (Deanna) East, J.W. East, Erica Jo (Ben) Tomasello, Nicholas East (Brittany), Kenneth (Julia) East, and Alex (Patricia) East; his great-grandchildren, Conner and Jordan East, Kiersten East, Hemi Jo Tomasello, Callie Mae East, and one great-grandchild on the way; his brother-in-law, Bob (Pacie) Trimble and his family; and several loving nieces and nephews; 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 Billy Eugene East 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 Billy East as an expression of our deepest sympathy.