SR0567 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate were saddened to learn of the death of William "Bill" Horman of Hardin, who passed away on January 24, 2008; and

WHEREAS, William Horman served as a member of the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division during World War II and fought with valor during the Battle of the Bulge; in recognition of his service, he was entitled to receive the Bronze Star Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the European Theatre Campaign Medal with one bronze service star, the Combat Infantryman Badge first award, the Honorable Service lapel button World War II, and the Marksman's badge bars for the rifle and automatic rifle; and

WHEREAS, William Horman was a well-known barber at Horman's Barbershop in the Village of Hardin, serving its residents for 58 years until his retirement in December of 2006; and

WHEREAS, William Horman served as a trustee for the Village of Hardin from 1952 until 1974, when he was elected to serve as Mayor of Hardin; he served with distinction as Mayor of Hardin from 1974 until his passing; the citizens of Hardin will remember him fondly for his approachable style of governance, with village business discussed between haircuts at his barbershop, which doubled as the mayor's office; and

WHEREAS, William Horman was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Daisy; and

WHEREAS, William Horman is survived by his son, James W. Horman; his daughters, JoAnn Rose and Betty Meyer; his sister, Ruth Bowles; and his 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, William Horman will be remembered by all who knew and loved him as an honest and kindhearted person who was there for anyone who needed his help, and as an outstanding leader who always put in the extra effort for his community; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of William "Bill" Horman; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of William "Bill" Horman as an expression of our sympathy.