SR2248 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William J. "Bill" Ardaugh of Manhattan, Illinois, who passed away on August 26, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Bill Ardaugh graduated from St. Joseph Grade School in 1941 and Joliet Catholic High School in 1945; and

WHEREAS, Bill Ardaugh worked for Standard Oil until 1965 and Uniroyal until his retirement in 1992; during his retirement, he began a successful career in real estate; and

WHEREAS, Bill Ardaugh was an active member of St. Joseph Church; he enjoyed many activities, including playing golf and cards, vacations at the Lake of the Ozarks, all things Irish (including Notre Dame), and swimming at the YMCA; and

WHEREAS, Bill Ardaugh was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and John Ardaugh; his wife, Beverly Ardaugh; his brother, Robert Ardaugh; and his stepfather, Jack Doyle; and

WHEREAS, Bill Ardaugh is survived by his children, Barbara (Thomas) Bolek, Daniel (Cheryl) Ardaugh, Susan (John) Walsh, John R. "Jack" Ardaugh, and Carol (David) Mark; his grandchildren, Anna (Max) Glen, Christopher (Jennifer) Bolek, Eileen (Brent) Mattox, Katherine Ardaugh, Brian (Jill) Ardaugh, Patrick (Becky) Walsh, Daniel (Lauren) Walsh, Kathryn (Steve) Hunt, Kevin Ardaugh, John Ardaugh, Ryan Mark, and Emily Mark; 12 great-grandchildren; his sister-in-law, Nileta Roberts; and numerous cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of William J. "Bill" Ardaugh, 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 Ardaugh as an expression of our deepest sympathy.