HR0604 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois learned with sadness of the death of Frank Melvin Grego on Wednesday, August 24, 2005; and

WHEREAS, He was born in Greenville, Mississippi, to Roslie and Samuel Grego; he was the beloved husband of Noel Russell Grego for 53 years; and

WHEREAS, He was an educator and educational administrator; he retired from Lew Wallace High School in Gary, Indiana; he was also a community leader, serving as President of the Chesterfield Community Council and Facilitator for CAPS, Beat 632; he was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and an active member of St. Joachim Parish for more than 40 years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Grego was a lover of history, philosophy, poetry, and music; he held degrees in music, education, and educational administration; he was the quintessential musician; he played saxophone and clarinet and his preference was classical music and jazz; he was, at one time, a choir director, and he loved to teach; he taught not only his students, but all who met him; and

WHEREAS, Sharing and caring are the two words he used most often; his caring for his family knew no bounds; his neighbors and associates were aware of his kindness; he gladly offered rides to those who called and was always on time; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Frank Melvin Grego has been deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Noel Russell Grego; his children, Michael, Charles (Karen), and Noel Angela Martin; his grandchildren, Brian, Martin, Damon, and Marie Grego; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Vera Russell Allen, Pearl Russell Frye (William), Patrick David Russell (Rita), and Hugh Donvan Russell (Caroline); and he was the fond uncle of many; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Frank Melvin Grego, and we extend our deepest sympathy 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 his family as an expression of our sincerest condolences.