SR0998 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Elbert L. "Al" Willey Jr. of Moline, who passed away on February 1, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Al Willey Jr. was born in Moline to Elbert and Phyllis (Lodge) Willey on June 27, 1948; he graduated from Moline High School in 1966; he attended Black Hawk College; he served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany; and

WHEREAS, Al Willey Jr. previously owned and operated the Oar House and Squire's Pub, both located in Moline, as well as Quad City Restaurant and Equipment; and

WHEREAS, Al Willey Jr. enjoyed open wheel racing and raced midget cars for several years; and

WHEREAS, Al Willey Jr. was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved dogs, Bowser, Shadow, and Red; and

WHEREAS, Al Willey Jr. is survived by the love of his life, Barbara Hansen; his siblings, Carole Ryan, and Joseph Willey and Donna; and his many 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 Elbert L. "Al" Willey Jr. 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 Al Willey Jr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.