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IL SR2218
Resolution
Status
Passed
11/28/2018
Primary Sponsor
David Koehler
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AI Summary
- Illinois Senate mourns the death of William James "Bill" Howard of Pinegree Grove, formerly of Aurora, who passed away on November 3, 2018
- Howard was born March 20, 1942, in Princeton to teacher parents; he was a multi-sport athlete in high school and set the school's shot-put record and remains the seventh all-time leading scorer in basketball at Princeton High School
- Howard graduated from Princeton University in 1964 with a degree in history, where he was captain of the 1963-1964 basketball team that won the Ivy League championship and advanced to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen, and was a starting tight end and defensive end for the football team that also won the Ivy League championship
- Howard served as CFO of Barber Greene Company in Aurora, helping it become the leading global manufacturer of road pavers and conveyors, later worked as CFO of Railcar Specialties, and finished his career as a business consultant
- Howard is survived by his wife of 50 years Jo, three children (Sean, Seth, and Holly), four brothers, and numerous relatives; the Senate extends condolences to his family and friends
Legislative Description
MEMORIAL-WILLIAM JAMES HOWARD
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
11/28/2018
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