SR1027 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1027 LRB102 27438 ECR 39231 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William P. "Bill" Sackett Jr. of Moline, who passed away on April 26, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Bill Sackett was born to William and Lillian (Payton) Sackett in Rock Island on June 18, 1932; he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, Bill Sackett retired from the Laborers' Local Union 309, where he worked in construction for many years; and

WHEREAS, Bill Sackett was a member of the Eureka Masonic Lodge in Milan for 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Bill Sackett enjoyed watching tennis, golf, and college football; his greatest joy in life was spending time with his two grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Bill Sackett was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Mark Sackett; and his siblings, Georgia Cook, Darold "Bud" Sackett, Clifford Sackett, and Robert "Bob" Sackett; and

WHEREAS, Bill Sackett is survived by his daughters, Lisa (Keith) Jordan, Taylor Ridge, and Amy (Adam) Warren; his grandchildren, Emily and Blake; and his several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of William P. "Bill" Sackett 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 Bill Sackett as an expression of our deepest sympathy.