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1		SENATE RESOLUTION
2		WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3		learn of the death of William John "Bill" Koch of Johnsburg,
4		who passed away on March 20, 2018; and
5		WHEREAS, Bill Koch was born in Chicago to Albert and
6		Veronica Koch on February 8, 1931; the family moved to Fox
7		Lake, and he graduated from Grant High School; after high
8		school, he joined the United States Air Force; he served with
9		various units in Europe, including the famed Sky Blazer
10		Acrobatic Team; he married Rose Marie in 1961; and
11		WHEREAS, Bill Koch worked as a Journeyman Plumber at
12		Grossman Plumbing for 40 years; and
13		WHEREAS, Bill Koch enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting,
14		snowmobiling, and sports; he was an avid fan of the Chicago
15		Cubs and the Chicago Bears; he was very happy to see the Cubs
16		in the World Series in 2016; he and his wife enjoyed many years
17		of golf leagues, bowling leagues and enjoyed spending time with
18		family and friends; and
19		WHEREAS, Bill Koch was preceded in death by his parents;
20		his sister, Alvernia (Bunny) Beskow; and his brothers, Thomas
21		and Robert Koch; and

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1		WHEREAS, Bill Koch is survived by his wife, Rose Marie; his
2		son, Edward Thomas Koch; his daughter, Eileen (Michael) Cruger;
3		and his grandchildren, Erin Koch and Michael Cruger; therefore,
4		be it
5		RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
6		ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
7		William John "Bill" Koch and extend our sincere condolences to
8		his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
9		further
10		RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
11		presented to the family of Bill Koch as an expression of our
12		deepest sympathy.