Bill Text: IL SR0974 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Michael Patrick Drea of Taylorville.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-10-25 - Resolution Adopted [SR0974 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-SR0974-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Michael Patrick Drea of Taylorville, who
passed away on October 7, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Mike Drea was born in Taylorville to Patrick E.
and Marjorie L (Rhodes) Drea on May 13, 1957; he graduated from
South Fork High School in 1975; he earned both his Bachelor's
Degree in Accounting and Master in Business Administration from
Sangamon State University; he was also a Certified Procurement
Buyer; he married Kathy Nolan at St. Mary's Church in
Taylorville on September 7, 1985; and
WHEREAS, Mike Drea worked for the State of Illinois for 32
years, including 25 years in the Comptroller's Office and later
for the Illinois Executive Ethics Commission at the Department
of Transportation as a Procurement Officer and State Purchasing
Officer; he retired in 2013; he was an active member of the
Christian County Democratic Party and strongly believed in
public service at the local level; and
WHEREAS, Mike Drea was elected to the Christian County
Board and served as both Vice Chairman and Chairman; while on
the board, he served on the Executive Committee and the Audit
and Finance Committees; throughout his 18 years of service on

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the Board, he was most proud of his efforts to streamline the
Board by reducing the number of members; he was later
unanimously appointed and sworn in as the Christian County
Treasurer on June 3, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Mike Drea had a passion for serving his community
and was proud to be active in many organizations; he served as
Director of the Christian County Agricultural Fair Association
for 31 years; he also served on the CEFS Economic Opportunity
Corporation Board of Directors, the Langleyville Water Board,
and was an active member of the Midland Community Bank Board
and the Taylorville Community Garden; he proudly participated
in the American Lung Association Fight for Air Climb at the
Springfield Hilton for seven years; he was a member of St.
Mary's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, Mike Drea enjoyed coaching his sons' sports teams
and did so for the St. Mary School Basketball program and the
Red Bland Little League and Pony League, as well as a traveling
team; he participated in Tae Kwon Do with his sons for several
years and earned his First Degree Black Belt; he was an avid
raquetball player and fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the
Fighting Illini; and
WHEREAS, Mike Drea enjoyed traveling with his family,
especially to Ireland, Jamaica, and many national parks; he

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loved his dog, Macy; above all, he was a loving husband and
incredibly proud of his sons; and
WHEREAS, Mike Drea was preceded in death by his father; and
his father-in-law, Donald Nolan; and
WHEREAS, Mike Drea is survived by his wife, Kathy; his
sons, Nolan and Ryan; his mother, Marjorie; his brother, John
(Brenda) Drea; his niece, Kelsey (Robert) Hostert; his nephew,
Thomas Drea; and his mother-in-law, Mary Nolan; therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Michael Patrick Drea, 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 Mike Drea as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.