SR1067 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William R. "Billy D." DeVore of Gurnee, who passed away on July 15, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Billy DeVore was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 31, 1941; his family moved to the north side of Chicago in 1949; he attended Senn High School, where he was a great basketball player and an excellent high jumper; and

WHEREAS, Billy DeVore worked for Sterns Store for Men for over 40 years, becoming the sole owner in 1983; he loved his family, his customers, and his friends and truly made an impression on all of those who crossed his path; and

WHEREAS, Billy DeVore was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears, Bulls, Hawks, and Cubs; he loved to travel and eat at great restaurants; he loved Hawaii and was fortunate to visit the islands on many occasions; and

WHEREAS, Billy DeVore was preceded in death by his parents, David DeVore and Maxine (nee Just) DeVore; and

WHEREAS, Billy DeVore is survived by his 2 sons, Brian and Keith DeVore, and their wives, Chelsie and Valerie; his grandchild, Jack; his spouse, Nancy DeVore; and his 2 brothers, Robert and Jim DeVore; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of William R. "Billy D." DeVore, 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 Billy DeVore as an expression of our deepest sympathy.