SR0619 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 J. "Bill" Powers Jr. of Elgin, who passed away on April 8, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Bill Powers was born in Elgin to William Sr. and Vivian (Smith) Powers on August 19, 1937; he was a veteran and served in the National Guard; he married Joyce Applehoff on September 19, 1959; and

WHEREAS, Bill Powers worked as a painter and wallpaper hanger for 43 years; he was a member of the Painters Union in Chicago and Aurora; and

WHEREAS, Bill Powers was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Elgin; he was an avid fan of the Chicago White Sox; he and his wife spent many hours watching their children and grandchildren participating in sports; he enjoyed bowling and golfing and spent many years camping with his family; and

WHEREAS, Bill Powers was preceded in death by his father, William J. Power Sr.; his mother, Vivian Bryan; his stepfather, Neal Bryan; and his brother-in-law, Larry Applehoff; and

WHEREAS, Bill Powers is survived by his wife, Joyce; his children, Kimberly (Glenn) Heichel, Kristin (Scot) Hendry, and Kurtis Powers; his grandchildren, Nicole (Chris), Troy (Cassie), Danielle, Tyler (Kelsey), Jacob, Ryan, and Teagan; his great-grandchildren, Alexis, Benton, and Adelyn; his brother, Larry Powers; two nephews; and his sister-in-law, Anne Applehoff; 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 J. "Bill" Powers 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 Bill Powers as an expression of our deepest sympathy.