Bill Text: IL SR0398 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of Freddy L. Schramm.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-09-01 - Resolution Adopted [SR0398 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-SR0398-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Freddy L. Schramm, who passed away on
June 5, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Freddy Schramm was born in Chenoa on January 30,
1946; he was raised in Chenoa and later moved to Chicago; he
moved to Joliet in 1980; and
WHEREAS, Freddy Schramm opened Maneuvers & Company Bar in
downtown Joliet in 1980; and
WHEREAS, Freddy Schramm was a leader in the LGBTQ
community, and he always provided a safe place for members of
the LGBTQ community for more than 40 years; he helped raise
thousands of dollars to help support community charities that
benefited LGBTQ youth and HIV treatment and prevention; and
WHEREAS, Freddy Schramm was known for always having an
open door for anyone in need; he will be dearly missed by all
who knew him; and
WHEREAS, Freddy Schramm was preceded in death by his
partner, Andy Sanders; his parents, Elmer and Laveda Schramm;
his brother, Larry Schramm; and his dear friend, Burt

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Batchelor; and
WHEREAS, Freddy Schramm is survived by his sister, Sandy
Slown; his brother, Elmer "Sonny" Schramm; his numerous nieces
and nephews; his many dear friends; and his Maneuvers family;
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
Freddy L. Schramm 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 Freddy Schramm as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.