SR0767 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Roy William "Bill" Leopard of Illinois City, who passed away on October 11, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Bill Leopard was born in Centerville, Iowa to William H. Jr. and Ruth (Stroud) Leopard on September 9, 1943; he served his country in the U.S. Navy for six years, two years active duty and four in the Navy Reserve; he married Sandra DeClercq in Andalusia on November 22, 1962; and

WHEREAS, Bill Leopard worked as a piece maker in the Cylinder Division at John Deere Harvester Works; he retired in 1994 after 30 years of service to Deere and Company; and

WHEREAS, Bill Leopard was a member of the American Legion; he was also an avid fisherman and hunter; fishing was his passion, and he loved passing on his knowledge to his grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Bill Leopard was preceded in death by his daughter, Christie Leopard; his grandchildren, Braeden Leopard and Dakota Roate; and his parents; and

WHEREAS, Bill Leopard is survived by his wife, Sandy; his children, William (Annette) Leopard and Brandy (John) Young; his grandchildren, Joseph (Kayleene) Leopard, Zeth Leopard, and Nathan Leopard; and his great-grandchildren, Hailey, Lexie, Ryliegh, Ian, and Kiptyn; 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 Roy William "Bill" Leopard 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 Leopard as an expression of our deepest sympathy.