SR1325 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William S. "Bill" Habel of Naperville, formerly of Lisle, who passed away on July 29, 2021 at the age of 63; and

WHEREAS, Bill Habel was born in Melrose Park on January 10, 1958; he graduated from Proviso East High School in 1976; he received his bachelor's degree from National Labor College in 2006 and his master's degree from George Mason University in 2010; and

WHEREAS, Bill Habel started his career as an electrician in 1986 and was a member of I.B.E.W Local #701; he retired as an assistant business manager; and

WHEREAS, Bill Habel enjoyed playing golf, boating, drinking beer, visiting beaches, grilling, floating in his pool, and listening to Tom Petty and Margaritaville radio; and

WHEREAS, Bill Habel was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, MaryAnn and Eugene Maneschalchi; and

WHEREAS, Bill Habel was the cherished husband of 39 years of Judy Habel; the beloved dad of Stefanie and Jeff Martens and Lauren and Grant Simon; the brother of Debbie and Dave Dul, Connie and the late Tom Gray, and Diana and Tony Leamons; and the dear uncle of many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of William S. "Bill" Habel 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 Habel as an expression of our deepest sympathy.