SR0746 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Harry J. Orrill of Godfrey, who passed away on May 30, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Harry J. Orrill was born on February 5, 1918 in Yorkstown, Ohio; his parents were Emmett and Rebecca Orrill; he married Mildred Likes in 1939 in Bowling Green, Missouri; and

WHEREAS, Harry J. Orrill served his country with pride and distinction as a member of the United States Navy during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Harry J. Orrill was employed at the Olin Corporation for over 20 years and then founded the Orrill Bus Line and the Godfrey Charter Bus Line, which he owned and operated; he loved driving his car, the "Orrill 1", all day long; and

WHEREAS, Harry J. Orrill was a member of the Alton VFW Post 1308, the Alton Moose Lodge 951, Alton Eagles Lodge F.O.E. 254, and the Alton American Legion Post 354; and

WHEREAS, Harry J. Orrill was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; his son-in-law, Dennis Cox; his brother, Joe Orrill; and his stepsister, Madeline Hall; and

WHEREAS, Harry J. Orrill is survived by his daughter, Sharon Cox; his son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Michelle Orrill; his grandchildren, Sean Robinson, Terri Olsen, Traci Quigley, Jack Orrill Jr., and Brian Orrill; his 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; and his special friend, Billie Dunnagan; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Harry J. Orrill; and be it further

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