Bill Text: IL HR0032 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of Aubrey Latrell O'Bryant Sr. of North Chicago.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-02-07 - Resolution Adopted [HR0032 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-HR0032-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Aubrey
Latrell O'Bryant Sr. of North Chicago, who passed away on
January 17, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Aubrey O'Bryant was born to Clarence "Skip" and
Lavora "Poochie" O'Bryant in Waukegan on January 25, 1969; he
was educated in the school districts of both Waukegan and
North Chicago before graduating from Carmel High School in
Mundelein in 1987; he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, serving as
a reservist for three years; he attended Lake Forest College;
he married Melinda Crump in 1996; and
WHEREAS, Aubrey O'Bryant had many titles and wore many
hats, including serving the North Chicago Police Department;
he also worked at North Chicago Community High School (NCCHS),
where he became known as "Coach Brey" and "Unc" to many
students; he absolutely loved his job and being around the
students; he enjoyed being a part of both their athletic and
personal lives in order to help in any way he could and to have
a positive impact; he loved coaching, no matter the sport; and
WHEREAS, Aubrey O'Bryant enjoyed spending time with his
family and friends, making sure everyone had a good time; he

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loved fishing, cooking, and cleaning his truck; he was always
ready for a party hosted by his favorite DJ, DJ X; he also
loved dogs, and his latest hobby was training his dog, PAETO,
with his friend, Shaan Huntley; and
WHEREAS, Aubrey O'Bryant went by many names, including
"Big Brey", "Dad", and "Unc", but he especially enjoyed going
by "Papi", because he adored his grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Aubrey O'Bryant was preceded in death by his son,
Philip Taylor O'Bryant; his grandmother, Clara Adams; and his
grandfathers, Floyd Adams and Clarence O'Bryant; and
WHEREAS, Aubrey O'Bryant is survived by his wife, Melinda
"Slim" Crump-O'Bryant; his children, Aubrey O'Bryant II,
Mariah Crump-O'Bryant, Paige O'Bryant, and Cydney O'Bryant;
his parents; his grandmother, Betty O'Bryant; his siblings,
Ramara O'Bryant and Evan O'Bryant; his granddaughters,
Aubrielle "Yella" O'Bryant, Madison "Cheeky" O'Bryant, Melody
"Skrimp" Neyland, and Malaiya "2Pac" Neyland; his grandsons,
Damarian "Boog" O'Bryant, Parker O'Bryant, Zandon O'Bryant,
Kyree "Tank" O'Bryant, Elijah "Eli" O'Bryant, Landon "Keebler"
O'Bryant, and Nathan "Nate Dawg" O'Bryant; his parents-in-law,
Lenory and Theoplis Brown; his five sisters-in-law; and a host
of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and longtime
friends; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we mourn the passing of Aubrey Latrell O'Bryant Sr. 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 Aubrey O'Bryant as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.