HR0739 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0739 LRB101 20409 ECR 69959 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Illinois House of Representatives is saddened to learn of the death of Charles William "Bill" Friedrich of Burr Ridge, who passed away on January 25, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Bill Friedrich was born to Charles and Veronica (Sharpe) Friedrich in Elgin on August 30, 1943; he graduated from St. Procopius (Benet Academy) in 1961 and Parsons College in 1966; he was a long-time parishioner of St. Isaac Jogues Parish in Hinsdale and was active as a lay minister; and

WHEREAS, Bill Friedrich was a fond friend to many through more than a dozen organizations; he was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Mayslake Council and former Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 56; he volunteered with civic organizations such as the Downers Grove Township Republicans, for which he was a precinct committeeman for over 30 years, and the Willowbrook/Burr Ridge Kiwanis Club; and

WHEREAS, Bill Friedrich enjoyed a lifelong interest in antique cars and other modes of transportation; he served as president of the National Packard Club and director of the local Packards of Chicagoland; he was often seen in local parades driving his green Packard convertible; and

WHEREAS, Bill Friedrich is survived by his beloved wife, Janet Friedrich; his children, Joan (Joe) Jablonski, and Ken (Michelle) Friedrich; his grandchildren, Anna, Kate, Julia and Charlie; his sister, Suzanne (Dennis) Connors; his brother, Jim (Mary Lou) Friedrich; his nieces and nephews, and his cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Charles William "Bill" Friedrich 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 Friedrich as an expression of our deepest sympathy.