SR1113 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Caroline Elizabeth Williams of Long Creek, who passed away on September 22, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Caroline Williams was born on June 1, 1925 in Decatur; her parents were Delmar and Georgia May (nee Glazebrook) Adams; she married Roger James Williams on March 28, 1959 in Decatur; and

WHEREAS, Caroline Williams attended the Juilliard School of Music and received her Master of Voice at Millikin University; she retired in 1983 after many years as a music teacher; and

WHEREAS, Caroline Williams loved watching the St. Louis Cardinals, reading books, singing, traveling, and spending time with her family; she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church; and

WHEREAS, Caroline Williams was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roger; her brother, Raymond Adams; and her sister, Catherine Grandfield; and

WHEREAS, Caroline Williams is survived by her children, David Williams and Carol Ann (Chris) Peters; her grandchildren Lori (Ben) Mize, Chelsea Peters, and Emily Williams; and her great-grandchildren, Hayden Mize and Adelyn and Brooklyn Peters; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Caroline Elizabeth Williams; and be it further

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