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This resolution mourns the death of William H. "Bill" Wilkinson, a Wyoming, Illinois resident who passed away on November 29, 2024, and honors his life and contributions. Born in Kewanee in 1942, Wilkinson was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Iran during the Vietnam War and was awarded a National Defense Service Sharpshooter Medal. He worked as a diesel mechanic at Caterpillar, Inc. for 35 years and was an active member of the Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club. The resolution highlights his diverse skills in carpentry, plumbing, welding, farming, and gardening, as well as his dedication to helping friends and family. It acknowledges his personal life, including his marriage to Susan C. Hill and his survival by three children, five grandchildren, and several siblings. The Illinois Senate formally expresses its condolences to Wilkinson's family and friends, resolving to present a copy of the resolution to his family as a symbol of sympathy and remembrance.

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