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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Philip
4Hackman "Phil" Good, who passed away on February 20, 2024; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Phil Good was born in Kewanee on February 7,
61935; he was raised in Kewanee and graduated from Kewanee High
7School in 1952; he received a degree in economics from
8Colorado College; he served in the U.S. Army Reserve,
9achieving the rank of captain and commander of Company C,
10338th Regiment, 85th Division before being honorably
11discharged in 1964; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Phil Good joined his father, Everett, in the
13family furniture business, Good's Furniture and Mattress, in
141957; he became the third generation owner of the family
15business established by his grandfather, Elmer S. Good, in
16downtown Kewanee on February 14, 1895; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Through vision and determination, Phil Good
18transformed Good's Furniture and Mattress into a thriving
19enterprise, becoming a cornerstone of downtown Kewanee; his
20pioneering spirit and marketing astuteness revolutionized
21retail advertising, propelling the store into regional
22prominence and establishing Kewanee as a destination for

 

 

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1shoppers; he and his wife, Mary Heberer Good, transformed a
2hometown family business into an iconic enterprise known for
3its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to
4the community; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Phil Good's dedication to the community extended
6beyond business; he generously supported philanthropic efforts
7and initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of life in
8Kewanee, particularly in education, and he remained an
9advocate for the revitalization of Kewanee through investing
10heavily in the community's well-being; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Phil Good's leadership and innovation were
12recognized by the Illinois Retail Merchants Association
13(IRMA), which named him Illinois Retailer of the Year in 1998
14and Illinois Retailer of the Century in 2000; and
 
15    WHEREAS, Phil Good made an indelible mark on Kewanee, its
16residents, and the retail industry in Illinois, and he leaves
17a legacy of love, integrity, and entrepreneurship; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Phil Good's entrepreneurial spirit will continue
19to live on through his son and daughter-in-law, Phil and
20Kaleigh Good Jr., who now operate Good's Furniture and
21Mattress in its 129th year, ensuring that this groundbreaking
22generational business remains a mainstay of Kewanee for many

 

 

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1years to come; and
 
2    WHEREAS, Phil Good is survived by his wife, Mary Heberer
3Good; his brother, David (Rosemary) Good; his children, John
4Good, Jean (Reed) Brickell, Mary Anne (Bob) Dybdal, and Phil
5(Kaleigh) Good Jr.; nine grandchildren; and 15
6great-grandchildren; therefore, be it
 
7    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
8HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
9we mourn the passing of Philip Hackman "Phil" Good and extend
10our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who
11knew and loved him; and be it further
 
12    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
13presented to the family of Phil Good as an expression of our
14deepest sympathy.