Bill Text: IL SR0095 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of Gregory G. "Greg" Lietz.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-10 - Resolution Adopted [SR0095 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-SR0095-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Gregory G. "Greg" Lietz of Danville,
who passed away on February 9, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Greg Lietz was born in Chicago to Gerald and
Kathryn Lietz on January 3, 1947; he graduated from Champaign
High School, the University of Illinois, and the University of
Missouri-Kansas City School of Law; and
WHEREAS, Greg Lietz practiced law for more than 40 years;
he served as village attorney and water district attorney for
several Vermilion County governmental units; he always strived
to the highest degree of integrity for his profession and the
clients he served; he enjoyed helping people who sought his
professional advice and took a genuine, caring interest in his
clients; and
WHEREAS, Greg Lietz was the long-time treasurer for the
Vermilion County Democratic Party; he served as treasurer for
several Democratic candidates on the local and State level; he
served on the Vermilion County 708 Mental Health Board for
over 20 years, during which he served as president for 10
years; he was a member of the Vermilion County Bar
Association; and

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WHEREAS, Greg Lietz was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church
in Danville for over 40 years, where he taught Sunday School
and Bible School and served on the Church Council; he was an
avid stamp collector; he loved being outside and planting
Early Girl tomatoes; he was known as a steady rock to those who
asked for his counsel; and
WHEREAS, Greg Lietz was preceded in death by his parents
and his brother, Gary (Peggy) Lietz; and
WHEREAS, Greg Lietz is survived by his wife of 49 years,
Marie E. Lietz; his children, Jenny (Kyle) Rauch and Robert
(Gina) Lietz; his grandchildren, Hannah Rauch, Haley Rauch,
Ella Rauch, Mia Lietz, Dominic Lietz, Colt Lietz, and Reagan
Lietz; his brother, Ronald Lietz; his many nieces and nephews;
and his canine companion, Buddy; 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
Gregory G. "Greg" Lietz 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 Lietz as an expression of our

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deepest sympathy.