SR2190 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 E. "Billy" Ackley of Moline, who passed away on August 14, 2016; and

WHEREAS, William Ackley was born on March 5, 1948 in Davenport, Iowa; his parents were Edward B. and Eleanor Payson Ackley; he married Gloria Prieto on August 6, 1977 in Moline; and

WHEREAS, William Ackley was a United States Marine Corps veteran; and

WHEREAS, William Ackley worked as a bricklayer in his younger years; he later worked as a maintenance supervisor at the former Trinity Medical Centers for 29 years in both Moline and Rock Island; and

WHEREAS, William Ackley was a former runner who participated in the inaugural Bix 7; he played softball and racquetball as a young adult; he was the treasurer of a league and an avid bowler at Highland Park Bowl in Moline for over 30 years; and

WHEREAS, William Ackley enjoyed his yearly fishing trips to Canada, riding his Harley Davidson, watching the Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Lions, and spending time with his family; and

WHEREAS, William Ackley was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, William Ackley is survived by his wife, Gloria; his daughters, Gina (Martin) Bundy and Felicia Van Hyfte; his grandchildren, Tyler James, Austin Andre, Taylor Jean, Mariah Michelle, and Colton Michael; and his brother, Donald Ackley; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of William E. "Billy" Ackley; and be it further

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