Bill Text: IL SR0521 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of David "Dave" Bryant.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2026-01-14 - Resolution Adopted [SR0521 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2025-SR0521-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of David "Dave" Bryant, who passed away
on November 13, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Dave Bryant was born to Edward and Mary Lou
Bryant in Chicago on October 6, 1958; he attended Marquette
Park School in Chicago until he and his family moved to
California Gardens in Blue Island, where he attended St.
Benedict's Catholic School; he graduated from Dwight D.
Eisenhower High School in Blue Island in 1977, where he
started the African Culture Awareness Club and performed as
drum major in the school marching band; he later received his
associate's degree from South Suburban College; he married
Fran Jefferson on June 16, 1984; and
WHEREAS, Dave Bryant's work experience in the Robbins
community began with the Robbins Police Department; as a
concerned local resident, he served as a trustee of the
Village of Robbins, a commissioner of the Robbins Park
District, president of the Block Club, and president of the
William Leonard Public Library; he was especially dedicated to
serving in his role as advisor to Village Mayor Darren Bryant;
and

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WHEREAS, Dave Bryant held additional professional roles;
he worked as a counselor for Bremen Youth Services and worked
at Nicor Gas; while at the latter, he was involved with En
Rapport African American Employee Resources; and
WHEREAS, Dave Bryant was a member of New Friendship M.B.
Church, where he served as a Sunday School teacher in the Youth
Department, director of the Junior Choir, and a mentor to many
young men in the church and in the community; he further served
as a choir member, church treasurer, deacon, and minister of
the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and he established Boy Scout Troop
#316; and
WHEREAS, Dave Bryant enjoyed playing racquetball and
skating; he also loved fishing, taking many annual fishing
trips to Canada with his friends from Nicor and many solo trips
to local watering holes to enjoy the solitude; and
WHEREAS, Dave Bryant was a beloved husband, father,
grandfather, brother, and friend who will be remembered for
his love, companionship, and friendship; and
WHEREAS, Dave Bryant was preceded in death by his parents;
and
WHEREAS, Dave Bryant is survived by his wife, Fran; his

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sons, David (Christine), Darren, and Derrick (Claudia); one
grandson, with one granddaughter on the way; his sisters,
Carolyn Starks and Minister Ami Bryant; his favorite cousin,
Crystal Robinson; his nephews, nieces, great-nieces,
great-nephews, great-great-nieces, and great-great-nephews;
additional family and friends; and his New Friendship M.B.
Church family; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
David "Dave" Bryant 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 Dave Bryant as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.