SR1130 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William Floyd Gloe of Moline, who passed away on July 23, 2022; and

WHEREAS, William Gloe was born in Davenport, Iowa to Floyd and Fern (Hileman) Gloe on June 6, 1934; he graduated from Davenport High School in 1952 and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1953 to 1957; he married Beverly Shepherd at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rock Island on November 15, 1958; and

WHEREAS, William Gloe was a self-employed carpenter and worked for himself and other contractors, specializing in trim work; and

WHEREAS, William Gloe enjoyed crossword puzzles and traveling to Colorado and Michigan with his family; and

WHEREAS, William Gloe was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly; his parents; and his son-in-law, Tom Coats; and

WHEREAS, William Gloe is survived by his children, Karen Coats, Gregg Gloe, and Stephanie Gloe; his grandchildren, Samantha (Connor) Strait, Alex Coats, and Katharine Coats; and his great-grandson, Gunner Strait; 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 Floyd Gloe 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 William Gloe as an expression of our deepest sympathy.