HR0088 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0088 LRB103 31075 ECR 57705 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Will Alan Crosier, who passed away on February 9, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Will Crosier was born to Carol C. Crosier and Will Crosier Jr. on September 20, 1957; he attended Perkins Bass Elementary School and Juliette G. Low Upper Grade Center in Chicago's Englewood community; he graduated from Dunbar Vocational High School in 1975; he also attended confirmation class at St. Mark Methodist Church; he obtained his bachelor's degree in Business Management and his Master's in Business Administration (MBA) at Roosevelt University; and

WHEREAS, Will Crosier went to work for Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) in October 1979, where he started out in the Treasury Department and supervised several departments in numerous locations throughout the service territory; he retired as a regional manager of Meter Reading in 2016 after 37 years of service; and

WHEREAS, While at ComEd, Will Crosier was twice elected president of the Exelon African American Management Association; and

WHEREAS, In retirement, Will Crosier enjoyed traveling, sporting events, concerts, theater, and playing golf with friends and family; he was a music lover who often lent his tenor voice to singing along with recordings by the Whispers and other groups; and

WHEREAS, Will Crosier was known for being studious, inquisitive, perceptive, and intentional; he will be remembered for his easygoing style, his quiet confidence, and his mentorship; and

WHEREAS, Will Crosier was preceded in death by his wife, Selestine "Tina", and his parents; and

WHEREAS, Will Crosier is survived by his brother, Neal; his sister, Lynda; his daughters, Stephanie (Paul) and Charis; his grandchildren, Cameren, Carson, and Payton; his special friend, Denise; a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews; and his many friends and admirers; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Will Alan Crosier 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 Will Crosier as an expression of our deepest sympathy.