SR2340 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 E. Armstrong of Mettawa, who passed away on October 21, 2016, at the age of 67; and

WHEREAS, William Armstrong graduated from Libertyville High School and Northwestern University with honors; and

WHEREAS, William Armstrong retired from the United States Military Processing Center, U.S. Department of Defense; and

WHEREAS, William Armstrong was a former Trustee for the Village of Mettawa; he was the former Chairman for COVE (Children's Outreach Vocational Education) of Kapeeka, Uganda and a member of the Libertyville Masonic Lodge; and

WHEREAS, William Armstrong is survived by his wife of 23 years, Carol (Batson); his children, Tom Lorenz, Tammie Smith, and Karen (Arthur) Barrie; his grandchildren, Joshua Lorenz, Ryan Baker, Kyle Baker, Madison Baker, and Madeline Barrie; and his brothers, Robert (Cathy) Armstrong and Stuart (Susan) Armstrong; 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 E. Armstrong, 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 William Armstrong as an expression of our deepest sympathy.