SR0577 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William Charles Burnside of Danville, who passed away on January 27, 2012; and

WHEREAS, William Burnside was born on October 23, 1936, in Grandview; he was the son of William Darrell and Juanita (Greason) Burside; he married Lola Fern Shoeheart on October 10, 1976; and

WHEREAS, William Burnside was president and founder of the William C. Burnside and Company Inc. for 39 years; and

WHEREAS, William Burnside was fondly referred to as "Hot Wheels" Burnside, because of his love of automobile racing; he was actively involved in the Eastern Illinois University Foundation, Danville Area Community College Scholarship Foundation, Danville Rescue Mission, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, American Heart Association, and American Cancer Society; he also was an active member of the Danville Alliance Church and was involved in numerous Bible study groups; and

WHEREAS, William Burnside was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Belinda Giovinco; and

WHEREAS, William Burnside is survived by his wife, Lola; his children, William (Michelle) Burnside, Tyler Burnside, Scott (Mary) Trovillion, and Mitzi Benard; his 12 grandchildren; his 2 great-grandchildren; and his brother, Thomas (Ruth) Burnside; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of William Charles Burnside; and be it further

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