SR0467 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0467 LRB103 34150 ECR 63968 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William King "Bill" Little of Rock Island, who passed away on August 28, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Bill Little was born to Marshall G. and Winifred K. in Saranc Lake, New York on November 13, 1935; he graduated from Franklin Academy High School in 1954; he completed two years of college studies; he married Betty Little at the American Embassy in Tokyo, Japan on July 15, 1957, and she preceded him in death in January 2021 after 64 years of marriage; and

WHEREAS, Bill Little served for 20 years in the U.S. Air Force; he enlisted in July 1954 and retired in August 1974; for his military service, he received the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, and the Vietnam Service medal; and

WHEREAS, After retiring from the military, Bill Little worked as a legal administrator for a law firm in Charleston, West Virginia and later for Katz, McAndrews, Durkee & Telleen in Rock Island; and

WHEREAS, Bill Little was a member of the KAABA Shrine, the Scottish Rite Valley of Moline, Trio Lodge 57 AF&AM, and the Air Force Sergeants Association; and

WHEREAS, Bill Little was an avid golfer who achieved six holes-in-one; he was also a lifetime fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers, including their earlier days in Brooklyn; and

WHEREAS, Bill Little was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and his sister; and

WHEREAS, Bill Little is survived by his children, Dorothy (Tim) Brooks and Marshall (Rhonda) Little, and his grandchildren, Steve (Sheena) Osborne, Brent (Sadie) Osborne, Samantha Gaten, and Minao Little; therefore, be it

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