SR1428 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William C. "Bill" Conro, Jr. of Hampshire, who passed away on January 12, 2016; and

WHEREAS, William Conro, Jr. was born in Hampshire to William and Delia (nee Herrmann) Conro on January 9, 1927; he graduated from Hampshire High School in 1944 and enlisted in the United States Navy; during World War II, he served in the Pacific Theater as a motor machinist mate; he married Anita "Sis" Petersen on January 26, 1949; following his wife's passing, he married Carol Herrmann on October 19, 1992; and

WHEREAS, William Conro, Jr. worked for over 40 years for Swift & Company, an ice cream distributor, in sales and as a driver; and

WHEREAS, William Conro, Jr. was supportive of his community and served the Township senior citizens as a volunteer driver of the senior bus; he had been a member of the Hampshire Lions Club and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8043; he received the Earl Engel Award in 2011 for his community service; he was a lifelong member of the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and served on the parish board and as a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters; and

WHEREAS, William Conro, Jr. was the basketball coach at the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School for 18 years; he loved basketball and was an avid fan of the Hampshire Whip-Purs and the Fighting Illini; he enjoyed taking many trips over the years with friends to the Illinois State High School Basketball Finals; and

WHEREAS, William Conro, Jr. was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Anita; his son, Kim; his brother, Jerry (Lois) Conro; and 2 sisters in infancy; and

WHEREAS, William Conro, Jr. is survived by his wife, Carol; his sons, Mark (Tammi) and Sam (Domenica); his daughter, Wendy Harries; his 8 grandchildren, Jonathan (Monica) Conro, Benjamin (Gwen) Conro, Sammy (Kristin) Conro, Kevin Conro, Trisha Conro, Tina (Ron) Bass, Devin Harries, and Emily Harries; his 2 stepdaughters, Barbara (Doug) Goff and Laurie (John, Jr.) Rich; his 18 great-grandchildren; his sister, Elaine (Eugene) Diedrick; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of William C. "Bill" Conro, Jr., 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 William Conro, Jr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.