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This resolution mourns the death of William F. "Bill" Murphy Jr., a long-serving mayor of Woodridge, Illinois, who passed away on March 30, 2025, after dedicating over 50 years to public service. The resolution highlights Murphy's extensive professional background, including his career in education with Chicago Public Schools and Woodridge School District 68, where he worked for 34 years and was honored by having an elementary school named after him. As the longest-serving mayor in DuPage County, Murphy served 32 years on the Woodridge Village Board, holding office from 1981 to 2013, and was actively involved in numerous local, regional, and national organizations such as the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference and the Illinois Municipal League. The resolution emphasizes Murphy's commitment to community service, including establishing scholarship funds, supporting charitable initiatives, championing diversity, and mentoring other local leaders. It also acknowledges his personal life, noting he was a husband, father, and grandfather, and recognizes his legacy by mentioning that the Woodridge Village Hall will be renamed in his honor. The resolution extends condolences to his family and expresses deep sympathy for their loss while commemorating Murphy's significant contributions to public service and the Woodridge community.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=268&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104