Bill Text: IL SR0576 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of William James Carothers Sr.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-31 - Resolution Adopted [SR0576 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-SR0576-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of William "Bill" James Carothers Sr., who
passed away on April 5, 2017; and
WHEREAS, William Carothers was born in Chicago to Walter
and Albenda Carothers on March 29, 1929, the fifth of six
children; and
WHEREAS, William Carothers was educated in the Chicago
Public School system; he attended Grant Elementary School,
McKinley High School, and Theodore Herzl Junior College (now
Malcolm X College); he married Roberta Sims in 1952; and
WHEREAS, William Carothers was employed by the
International Harvester Company, IC Supermarket, and the City
of Chicago; he was finally employed by Habilitative Systems,
Inc. for over 20 years, where he was the Executive Assistant to
the Executive Director, Donald Dew; he also worked for
Executive Director Larry T. Byrd; and
WHEREAS, William Carothers was elected ward committeeman
and alderman of the 28th Ward; and
WHEREAS, William Carothers was a member of Original

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Providence Baptist Church for over 60 years, where he served as
a trustee of the church for over 30 years; and
WHEREAS, William Carothers was known by several names
defined by his work; he gained the title "The Boss" from his
political days when he organized field operations for numerous
political campaigns; he earned the name "Mr. C" from the many
years he worked for Habilitative Systems, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, William Carothers is remembered for his love of
his family and politics; he taught his sons to be men,
instilling his belief with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s quote:
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in
moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at
times of challenge and controversy"; and
WHEREAS, William Carothers was known for being a sharp
dresser and his fine taste in suits, ties, and the pocket
square; he loved the icon and creator of funk music, the
"Godfather of Soul" James Brown, frequently quoting lyrics in
times of challenge from such songs as "Payback" and "You got to
deal with it"; and
WHEREAS, William Carothers was preceded in death by his
parents; all of his siblings; his son, Gregory; and his
daughters, Pamela and Colette; and

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WHEREAS, William Carothers is survived by his wife of 64
years, Roberta; his sons, Isaac (Sharron), William Jr., and
Anthony (Kathie); three grandsons; five granddaughters;
numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and
friends; his sisters-in-law, Anita, Cora, and Yvonne; his
son-in-law, Louis; and his Original Providence Baptist family;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
William "Bill" James Carothers Sr., 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 Carothers as an expression
of our deepest sympathy.