SR2082 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joe M. Williams Jr. of Rock Island, who passed away on July 9, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Joe Williams Jr. was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Joe M. Sr. and Ama Gann Williams on July 3, 1924; he graduated from Rock Island High School in 1942; he served his country in the United States Army during World War II in Japan and married Joan Y. Washburn on September 1, 1951; and

WHEREAS, Joe Williams Jr., along with his family, owned and operated Sinclair and Cities Service gas stations in Moline for many years; he then found employment with the United States Postal Service as a mail sorter; he retired from the post office after 20 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Joe Williams Jr. was a member of First Baptist Church in Rock Island; he was also an avid chess player and past President of the Chess Club; he was a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan and greatly enjoyed spending time with his family; and

WHEREAS, Joe Williams Jr. was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Caroline D. Williams; and his brothers, Bobby (Alice) and Jerry Williams; and

WHEREAS, Joe Williams Jr. is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joan; his sons, Gary D. Williams and Terry B. Williams; his daughter, Diana J. Williams; his grandchildren, Wendy (Shawn) Weeks, Teresa (Chuck) Rosenbaum, Jessica Williams, and Amber Williams; seven great-grandchildren; and his sister, Jacqueline (Lawrence) Kistner; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Joe M. Williams Jr., 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 Joe Williams Jr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.