HR0562 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Greg Hinton, a lifelong Chicagoan, who passed away on August 25, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Greg Hinton was born on August 4, 1953; he grew up in Bronzeville with his parents and six siblings; he graduated from Wendell Phillips Academy High School and the University of Illinois; he earned a master's degree from Loyola University Chicago and was a doctoral candidate studying values driven leadership at Benedictine University; and

WHEREAS, Greg Hinton was a proud member of Omega Psi Phi, the first predominantly African American fraternity to be founded at a historically black university, and was initiated into the Pi Psi Chapter at the University of Illinois in 1973; and

WHEREAS, Greg Hinton dedicated his life to expanding diversity in all levels of government, politics, and the private sector; he began his career as a human resources and staffing executive for multinational corporations, where he developed strategies to increase diversity in hiring and to create inclusive workplace environments; and

WHEREAS, Greg Hinton was appointed the first chief diversity officer for the Democratic National Committee, where he held campaigns across the country accountable for increasing the hiring of people of color and served as a liaison to the White House regarding political diversity matters; and

WHEREAS, Greg Hinton was the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gregory Group Advisors, specializing in diversity and leadership consulting for businesses in the Chicago area; and

WHEREAS, After working with the Black United Fund of Illinois to provide philanthropic support to African American communities as a board member for 12 years, Greg Hinton was named Board Chairman of the organization in June 2019; and

WHEREAS, Greg Hinton was honored with over 50 awards in recognition of his leadership and contributions to communities across the globe; he served as a board member for dozens of organizations dedicated to advancing opportunities for minorities and to improving the lives of others; and

WHEREAS, Greg Hinton was a friend and mentor to many, dedicated to fostering the next generation of leaders in Chicago's South Side and across the world; he will be remembered for his exuberance, tenacious work ethic, and commitment to creating opportunities for all; and

WHEREAS, Greg Hinton is survived by his sons, Kyle, Christopher, and Greg; his daughter, Arifa; and two granddaughters; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Greg Hinton 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 Greg Hinton as an expression of our deepest sympathy.