SR0506 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the death of William C. Blow of Waukegan, Illinois on October 13, 2005; and

WHEREAS, William C. Blow was born on February 17, 1927 in Greenville, North Carolina to Norfolk and Clara Blow; and

WHEREAS, William grew up in Greenville; he graduated from high school and served with the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1956; while stationed at Fort Sheridan, he met and married Josephine Clinkscales and made his home in Waukegan; and

WHEREAS, William worked for more than 35 years as a maintenance mechanic with Commonwealth Edison, until his retirement in 1987; he was an avid golfer, a member of the North Shore Duffers Golf Club, and an active volunteer/trainer with the First Tee program for youngsters; and

WHEREAS, William is survived by his wife of 52 years, Josephine; a brother, McKinley Blow; a sister, Louella Moore; he is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Mary Carter, Isabella (Raleigh) Moss, Doris (Charles) Patterson, and Hattie Blow; brothers-in-law, Sylvester (Lucille) Clinkscales and Robert Clinkscales; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends; and

WHEREAS, William was preceded in death by his father; mother; three brothers, Cecil, Chester, and Earl; two sisters, Mauline and Pauline; foster mother (Ida Hines); foster brother (James Forman); and foster sister (Annie Little); therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the death of William C. Blow and extend our sincerest 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 C. Blow as an expression of our deepest sympathy.