SR0521 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of David "Dave" Bryant, who passed away on November 13, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Dave Bryant was born to Edward and Mary Lou Bryant in Chicago on October 6, 1958; he attended Marquette Park School in Chicago until he and his family moved to California Gardens in Blue Island, where he attended St. Benedict's Catholic School; he graduated from Dwight D. Eisenhower High School in Blue Island in 1977, where he started the African Culture Awareness Club and performed as drum major in the school marching band; he later received his associate's degree from South Suburban College; he married Fran Jefferson on June 16, 1984; and

WHEREAS, Dave Bryant's work experience in the Robbins community began with the Robbins Police Department; as a concerned local resident, he served as a trustee of the Village of Robbins, a commissioner of the Robbins Park District, president of the Block Club, and president of the William Leonard Public Library; he was especially dedicated to serving in his role as advisor to Village Mayor Darren Bryant; and

WHEREAS, Dave Bryant held additional professional roles; he worked as a counselor for Bremen Youth Services and worked at Nicor Gas; while at the latter, he was involved with En Rapport African American Employee Resources; and

WHEREAS, Dave Bryant was a member of New Friendship M.B. Church, where he served as a Sunday School teacher in the Youth Department, director of the Junior Choir, and a mentor to many young men in the church and in the community; he further served as a choir member, church treasurer, deacon, and minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and he established Boy Scout Troop #316; and

WHEREAS, Dave Bryant enjoyed playing racquetball and skating; he also loved fishing, taking many annual fishing trips to Canada with his friends from Nicor and many solo trips to local watering holes to enjoy the solitude; and

WHEREAS, Dave Bryant was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be remembered for his love, companionship, and friendship; and

WHEREAS, Dave Bryant was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Dave Bryant is survived by his wife, Fran; his sons, David (Christine), Darren, and Derrick (Claudia); one grandson, with one granddaughter on the way; his sisters, Carolyn Starks and Minister Ami Bryant; his favorite cousin, Crystal Robinson; his nephews, nieces, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, and great-great-nephews; additional family and friends; and his New Friendship M.B. Church family; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of David "Dave" Bryant and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Dave Bryant as an expression of our deepest sympathy.