Bill Text: IL HR0841 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Paul Steven Gregoire.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-29 - Resolution Adopted [HR0841 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-HR0841-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 Paul
Steven Gregoire, who passed away on May 21 2024; and
WHEREAS, Paul Gregoire was born in Chicago to Edward and
Dolores Gregoire on March 14, 1960; he graduated from Kenwood
Academy High School in 1978 and earned his bachelor's and
master's degree in law enforcement administration from Calumet
College of St. Joseph; he married Jayvonne McGee in the summer
of 1991; and
WHEREAS, Paul Gregoire served and protected the citizens
of Chicago as a member of the Chicago Police Department; his
tenure on the force began in 1986 as a patrolman, and he rose
through the ranks, first to detective in 1996 and then to
sergeant in 2004; he received numerous departmental awards and
commendations throughout his 30 years of service; and
WHEREAS, Paul Gregoire's favorite pastimes were taking
walks to Cole Park, teeing off on the golf course, swimming
laps at the YMCA, and enjoying VIP status when attending
sporting events with his cousin, Billy; he was happy to be able
to travel with family and friends and especially enjoyed his
trip overseas to Dubai and Abu Dhabi; he adopted the city of

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Houston as a second home and traveled there often to visit
family; and
WHEREAS, Paul Gregoire was affectionately know as "Bear"
and was proud of the familial bond he developed with his
siblings, cousins, and close friends throughout his childhood;
he would often reminisce, retelling stories about the many
adventures he shared with his brothers and sisters; he loved
his daughters and had no greater source of pride; he found
great joy in sitting in the audience as he witnessed both of
his daughters graduate from institutions of higher learning;
he was a formidable man with a loving and compassion spirit;
and
WHEREAS, Paul Gregoire was preceded in death by his
parents; his brothers, Rene and Edward (Greg) Jr.; and his
sister, Aleda; and
WHEREAS, Paul Gregoire is survived by his daughters, Alex
and Maya; his sister, Jocelyn Gregoire; his brother-cousin,
Billy Hilbring; his aunt, Helen (Ferrell) Daste; his nieces,
Tanya (Lynn) Fields, Jessica Watkins, and Simone Watkins; his
nephews, John Gregoire, Paul (Joya) Gregoire, Rene (Javon)
Gregoire, Zachary Watkins, and Carl Jackson McGee III; and
numerous cousins, relatives, and 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 Paul Steven Gregoire and extend our
sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew
and loved him; and be it further