SR0731 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Thomas R. Williams of Joliet, who passed away on June 3, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Williams was born in Spring Valley, Wisconsin to Robert J. and Helen (nee Reed) Williams and lived in Joliet most of his life; he graduated from St. Patrick Grade School, Joliet Township High School, Joliet Junior College, and Colorado State University; he played basketball throughout high school and college; he served in the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Williams retired from Joliet School District #86 and as Will County Assistant Regional Superintendent; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Williams loved spending summers in Rhinelander, Wisconsin; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Williams was preceded in death by his parents; his 2 brothers, Richard and Donald Williams; and one nephew, Douglas Williams; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Williams is survived by his wife of 56 years, Maggie (nee O'Donnell) Williams; his children, Lisa (Dave) Rumsey, Tim Williams, and Craig Williams; his grandchildren, Erin and Patrick Rumsey and Lauren Williams; and numerous 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 Thomas R. Williams, 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 Thomas Williams as an expression of our deepest sympathy.