SR1568 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William R. "Bill" Miller of Oak Park, who passed away on May 19, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Bill Miller was born on June 6, 1945 in Oak Park; his parents were James E. and Lucile R. (nee Irmis) Miller; he was a third generation and lifelong Oak Park resident; and

WHEREAS, Bill Miller graduated from Oak Park and River Forest High School in 1963; he subsequently attended Eastern Illinois University; and

WHEREAS, Bill Miller served his country as a member of the United States Army Special Forces in Vietnam, having attained the rank of sergeant; and

WHEREAS, Bill Miller worked for many years in the tool and die industry; he was a part owner of Superior Tool and Die Company of Chicago and Maimeri Import Company; and

WHEREAS, Bill Miller enjoyed traveling and was passionate about the outdoors, particularly canoeing, sailing, camping, and hiking; and

WHEREAS, Bill Miller was the father of Leah Miller; the brother of Richard (Iole Capiello) Miller, Marlyn Miller, and Geri (Don) McLauchlan; the uncle of Chad, Brett, and Shawn (Shena) Lockwood and Alissa (James) Pfundstein; and the great-uncle and friend of many; therefore, be it

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

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