Bill Text: IL SR0230 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Lester Hillier.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-04-23 - Resolution Adopted [SR0230 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-SR0230-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Lester Melvin Hillier of Coal Valley,
who passed away on April 10, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Lester Hillier was born in Rock Island on March
18, 1933; he graduated from United Township High School in
1951 and then served in the U.S. Navy; he married Linda
Lockwood in Rock Island on May 20, 1997; and
WHEREAS, Lester Hillier owned and operated the Arthur
Murray Dance Studio in downtown Davenport, Iowa for 54 years,
retiring in 2013; and
WHEREAS, Lester Hillier enjoyed dancing and teaching,
taking pictures, and being a pilot; and
WHEREAS, Lester Hillier was preceded in death by his
parents; and
WHEREAS, Lester Hillier is survived by his wife; his
children, Steele (Corina), Lamont, Tara, Nichole (Gary), and
Joe (Tiffany); his grandchildren, Jay, Jared, Tate (Emmalee),
Emma, Chiara, Ashlin, and Cale; and his many beloved friends;
therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Lester Melvin Hillier 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 Lester Hillier as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.