Bill Text: IL HR0511 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of William L. Harris of Marion.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-10-22 - Resolution Adopted [HR0511 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2013-HR0511-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of William
L. Harris of Marion, who passed away on July 1, 2013; and
WHEREAS, William Harris was born on August 30, 1923, in
Marion to Oscar R. and Estelle (Murphy) Harris; he married Anna
L. Simpson on September 19, 1941, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri;
he attended Marion schools and graduated from the University of
Chicago, management administrative school, in 1956; and
WHEREAS, William Harris worked as an auditor for the United
States Civil Service Property and Materials Division at the
Illinois Ordnance Plant in Marion, as a regional sales manager
for Swift and Company, and in the sales and marketing
department of the Du Quoin Packing Company; he also worked as
an instructor in junior colleges for sales and marketing and as
a licensed real estate broker; and
WHEREAS, From 1963 to 1967, William Harris served on the
Marion City Council and helped established the first State and
federally approved landfill in the area; he served as the
Williamson County Democratic Chairman and as the Public
Administrator for Williamson County; he held several political
positions, including Democratic Party Vice-Chairman in the

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24th Congressional District, Senatorial Representative
Chairman in the 59th Legislative District, precinct
committeeman in Marion, and Vice-Chairman of the State
Democratic Chairmen's Association; and
WHEREAS, In 1973, William Harris was appointed to the
newly-created State Board of Elections; he served as its
Vice-Chairman until being appointed to the Illinois House of
Representatives for the 59th District in 1977; and
WHEREAS, William Harris was a member of the First
Presbyterian Church of Marion, the Marion Masonic Lodge 89
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, the National Rifle
Association, and lifetime member of the State Jaycees and the
Illinois Police Association; and
WHEREAS, William Harris was preceded in death by his
parents; and
WHEREAS, William Harris is survived by his wife of 71
years, Anna; his son, William Michael Harris and wife, Julie
Ann; his granddaughters, Stephanie Ann Bean, Melissa D. Harris,
and Monika L. Bean; and his great-grandchildren, J.W. Harris
and Ella M. Bean; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE

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NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we mourn the passing of William L. Harris, 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 Harris as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.