SR1469 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William Edward "Bill" Griffith of Springfield, who passed away on October 27, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Bill Griffith was born to William Edward and Ardella (Houston) Griffith on October 15, 1928; he married Theresa Dorothy Washko on May 7, 1949; he served in the U.S. Navy; and

WHEREAS, Bill Griffith worked in the insurance industry and later owned the Newell Insurance Company in Ashland; and

WHEREAS, In his early years, Bill Griffith loved to build and race stock cars; he was a pilot who flew private airplanes and built and flew experimental aircraft; he enjoyed spending time with the family dogs, Frank and Jack; and

WHEREAS, Bill Griffith was preceded in death by his wife and his brother, Robert "Bob" Griffith; and

WHEREAS, Bill Griffith is survived by his children, Brad Griffith and Jean (Tom) Jennings; his grandchildren, Kate Jennings and Will (Emily) Jennings; and his great-granddaughter, Avery Jennings; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of William Edward "Bill" Griffith 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 Bill Griffith as an expression of our deepest sympathy.