SR0883 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Scott Gregory of Manito, who passed away on February 27, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Scott Gregory was born in Pekin to Ronald "Ron" and Nancy (Weithe) Gregory on January 22, 1959; he married Renee Hayn in Wichita, Kansas on June 9, 1984; and

WHEREAS, Scott Gregory worked as a concrete finisher and then as a field representative for Local #18; and

WHEREAS, Scott Gregory took great pride in helping the community; he coached wrestling and football and was a mentor to many; he was a member of the River City Blues Society in Peoria for many years and volunteered at Illinois Central College, helping students enter the trades program; he loved listening to music, riding motorcycles, and playing the lottery; he also enjoyed cooking for his catering business, Sammy Lynn Smokehouse; and

WHEREAS, Scott Gregory was preceded in death by his father, Ron Gregory, and his nephew, Wesley Kellerstrass; and

WHEREAS, Scott Gregory is survived by his wife, Renee; his mother, Nancy Burlingame; his stepmother, Paula Gregory; his children, Chris Johnson, Scotty (Nicole) Gregory, Stephanie (Kyle) Wolfe, and Samantha Gregory; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; his sister, Teresa (Pat) Kellerstrass; his half siblings, Niki (Rolly) Knobloch and Matt (Lisa) Gregory; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Scott Gregory 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 Scott Gregory as an expression of our deepest sympathy.