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This resolution mourns the passing of William F. "Bill" Murphy Jr., a long-serving public servant who was the Mayor of Woodridge for 32 years and made significant contributions to education and local government. The resolution highlights Murphy's extensive career, which included working in Chicago Public Schools and Woodridge School District 68, where he served as a principal and assistant superintendent before becoming mayor in 1981. During his tenure, Murphy held leadership roles in various regional and state organizations, including the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference and the Illinois Municipal League. The document recognizes his dedication to community service, noting that the Woodridge Elementary School was renamed in his honor, and the Village Hall will also bear his name. The resolution provides personal details about Murphy, including his educational background, family connections, and even a lighthearted mention of his lifelong devotion to the Green Bay Packers. Ultimately, the Illinois Senate expresses deep sympathy for his loss and plans to present a copy of the resolution to his family as a formal acknowledgment of his contributions and legacy.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=219&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104