<tr><td class="xsl" colspan="3"><p> </p> </td></tr></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl" colspan="3"><table class="xsl" width="100%"><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="30%"></colgroup><colgroup width="20%"></colgroup><colgroup width="40%"></colgroup><tr><td class="number"></td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" align="left">HR0268</td><td class="xsl" align="center"></td><td class="xsl" align="right">LRB104 13225 ECR 25394 r</td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl"> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">1</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><center><code>HOUSE RESOLUTION</code></center> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">2</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">3</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of William </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">4</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>F. "Bill" Murphy Jr., the former Mayor of the Village of </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">5</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Woodridge, who passed away on March 30, 2025; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">6</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, William Murphy, the son of Dr. William Murphy and </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">7</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Agnes Murphy, graduated from Immaculate Conception Grade </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">8</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>School in Elmhurst, Illinois, St. Bede Academy in Peru, </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">9</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Illinois, and St. Joseph's College in Collegeville, Indiana; </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">10</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>he received a master's degree in education administration and </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">11</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>supervision from Roosevelt University; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">12</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, William Murphy began his career in education with </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">13</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Chicago Public Schools, where he worked for five years; he </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">14</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>proceeded to work for Woodridge School District 68, where he </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">15</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>served as a principal for five years and then as assistant </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">16</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>superintendent for personnel, a position he held for 29 years; </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">17</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>he retired in 2004 after 34 years of service; in retirement, he </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">18</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>received the distinction of the Woodridge School District 68 </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">19</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Board of Education renaming the Woodridge Elementary School as </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">20</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>the William F. Murphy Elementary School to honor his service </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">21</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>to the school district and the community; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">22</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, William Murphy was the longest-serving mayor in </code></td></tr></table><table class="xsl" width="650"><tr><td class="lineNum" colspan="3"><p> </p><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl" colspan="3"><table class="xsl" width="100%"><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="30%"></colgroup><colgroup width="20%"></colgroup><colgroup width="40%"></colgroup><tr><td class="number"></td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" align="left">HR0268</td><td class="xsl" align="center">- 2 -</td><td class="xsl" align="right">LRB104 13225 ECR 25394 r</td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl"> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">1</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>DuPage County; he was first elected as a village trustee to the </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">2</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Woodridge Village Board in 1973, serving for two four-year </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">3</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>terms; he was then elected mayor in 1981; he was reelected </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">4</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>seven times, serving a total of 32 years as mayor before </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">5</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>stepping down in April 2013; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">6</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, William Murphy was an active participant in </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">7</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>local, regional, and national organizations, including serving </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">8</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>as a two-time president of the DuPage Mayors and Managers </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">9</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Conference, as president of the Illinois Municipal League, as </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">10</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>vice-chair of the Illinois International Port District, as a </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">11</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and as a member of the </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">12</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>National League of Cities Board of Directors and Advisory </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">13</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Council; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">14</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, William Murphy dedicated his professional and </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">15</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>personal life to serving the needs of the most vulnerable </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">16</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>members of the community; he established the ProLogis Fund, </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">17</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>which awards scholarships and grants annually to Woodridge </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">18</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>High School graduates to help with college expenses; he also </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">19</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>supported charitable initiatives, including the Woodridge </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">20</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Golden Years program, the Woodridge Community Resource Center, </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">21</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>the Diversity Committee, and Support Our Troops; he formed the </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">22</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Quality Community Task Force to address the needs of local </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">23</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>neighborhoods, and he was a champion of diversity initiatives, </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">24</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>serving as a board member for the Community Pantry; he also </code></td></tr></table><table class="xsl" width="650"><tr><td class="lineNum" colspan="3"><p> </p><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl" colspan="3"><table class="xsl" width="100%"><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="30%"></colgroup><colgroup width="20%"></colgroup><colgroup width="40%"></colgroup><tr><td class="number"></td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" align="left">HR0268</td><td class="xsl" align="center">- 3 -</td><td class="xsl" align="right">LRB104 13225 ECR 25394 r</td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl"> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">1</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>sponsored the Robert Shields Memorial fundraiser and </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">2</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>contributed to St. Scholastica Catholic Church in various </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">3</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>roles, including as a longtime usher and a member of the </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">4</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Finance Committee; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">5</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, William Murphy devoted more than 50 years to </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">6</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>public service, including his 32 years as mayor, resulting in </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">7</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>periods of transformation and progress for Woodridge; during </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">8</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>his tenure, his selfless and compassionate leadership and </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">9</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>vision in championing the Woodridge community became </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">10</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>legendary, and he served as a mentor to many mayors, sharing </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">11</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>his insights on how to build communities and be an effective </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">12</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>leader and advocate; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">13</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, William Murphy was the husband of Liz (Campbell) </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">14</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Murphy for over 58 years; the father of Jennifer (Larry) </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">15</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Lawson, Lisa (Doug) Young, William Murphy III, and Colleen </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">16</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>(Tom) Bosche; the grandfather of six; the brother of Timothy, </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">17</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Anne Schiller, Jane Wangler, Mary Hauert, Charles Murphy, and </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">18</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Peggy Grobe; and the relative of many brothers-in-law, </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">19</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">20</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, William Murphy was a lifelong, exemplary public </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">21</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>servant whose legacy will live on through the Woodridge </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">22</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Village Hall at 5 Plaza Drive in Woodridge being renamed as the </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">23</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>William F. Murphy Jr. Village Hall in honor of his service to </code></td></tr></table><table class="xsl" width="650"><tr><td class="lineNum" colspan="3"><p> </p><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl" colspan="3"><table class="xsl" width="100%"><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="30%"></colgroup><colgroup width="20%"></colgroup><colgroup width="40%"></colgroup><tr><td class="number"></td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" align="left">HR0268</td><td class="xsl" align="center">- 4 -</td><td class="xsl" align="right">LRB104 13225 ECR 25394 r</td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl"> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">1</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>the community and residents of Woodridge, which will be </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">2</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>dedicated on April 25, 2025; therefore, be it</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">3</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">4</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">5</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>we mourn the passing of William F. "Bill" Murphy Jr., the </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">6</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>former Mayor of the Village of Woodridge, and extend our </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">7</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">8</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>and loved him; and be it further</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">9</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">10</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>presented to the family of William Murphy and the Village of </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">11</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Woodridge as an expression of our deepest sympathy.</code>