SR1307 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Billy McCullough of Zion, who passed away on June 9, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Billy McCullough was born in Mill Shoals Township to Joe and Sarah McCullough on June 29, 1936; and

WHEREAS, Billy McCullough worked for Coca-Cola and Colonial Bakery; he then owned and operated the Salem Food Mart in Zion; after that, he spent 17 years as a salesman at Shepard Chevrolet in Lake Bluff and a few years at Fun Times RV; and

WHEREAS, Billy McCullough was well known for his commitment to the community; he proudly served on the Zion Elementary District 6 School Board for two terms and as City Commissioner of Accounts and Finance from 1983 to 1991; he was a member of the Zion Chamber of Commerce and served on the board of directors of the Zion, Winthrop Harbor, and Beach Park Chambers; he served as the Mayor of Zion from 1991 to 1995; and

WHEREAS, Billy McCullough was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Zion-Benton and the Meritorious Board of Midwestern Regional Medical Center; he was a past member of Lakeview Church and, most recently, of Christ Community Church; red was his signature color and was his choice in everything from ties to cars; he loved gardening and his flowers; he was devoted to his family and helping others; and

WHEREAS, Billy McCullough was preceded in death by his wife, Judy McCullough; his sons, Greg and Mark McCullough; his father, Joe McCullough; his mother and stepfather, Sarah and Stan McClean; and his brother, Paul McCullough; and

WHEREAS, Billy McCullough is survived by his daughter, Tammy (John) Plowman; his grandchildren, Stacy (Adam) Storey and Katie Plowman; his great-grandchild, Aiden Storey; his brother, Al McCullough; and numerous nieces, great-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 McCullough 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 McCullough as an expression of our deepest sympathy.