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SENATE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate were saddened 
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to learn of the death of William "Bill" Horman of Hardin, who 
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passed away on January 24, 2008; and

 
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    WHEREAS, William Horman served as a member of the United 
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States Army's 82nd Airborne Division during World War II and 
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fought with valor during the Battle of the Bulge; in 
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recognition of his service, he was entitled to receive the 
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Bronze Star Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the European Theatre 
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Campaign Medal with one bronze service star, the Combat 
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Infantryman Badge first award, the Honorable Service lapel 
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button World War II, and the Marksman's badge bars for the 
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rifle and automatic rifle; and

 
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    WHEREAS, William Horman was a well-known barber at Horman's 
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Barbershop in the Village of Hardin, serving its residents for 
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58 years until his retirement in December of 2006; and

 
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    WHEREAS, William Horman served as a trustee for the Village 
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of Hardin from 1952 until 1974, when he was elected to serve as 
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Mayor of Hardin; he served with distinction as Mayor of Hardin 
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from 1974 until his passing; the citizens of Hardin will 
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remember him fondly for his approachable style of governance, 
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with village business discussed between haircuts at his 
 


 






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barbershop, which doubled as the mayor's office; and

 
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    WHEREAS, William Horman was preceded in death by his 
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beloved wife of 57 years, Daisy; and

 
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    WHEREAS, William Horman is survived by his son, James W. 
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Horman; his daughters, JoAnn Rose and Betty Meyer; his sister, 
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Ruth Bowles; and his 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; 
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and
 
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    WHEREAS, William Horman will be remembered by all who knew 
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and loved him as an honest and kindhearted person who was there 
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for anyone who needed his help, and as an outstanding leader 
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who always put in the extra effort for his community; 
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therefore, be it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE  SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL 
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with 
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his family and friends, the passing of William "Bill" Horman; 
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and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to the family of William "Bill" Horman as an 
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expression of our sympathy.