Bill Text: IL SR1063 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of Herman Eddie Brooks of Peoria.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-11-16 - Resolution Adopted [SR1063 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-SR1063-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Herman Eddie Brooks of Peoria, who
passed away on May 13, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Herman Brooks was born to Elwood and Vivian
Brooks on March 7, 1932; he was raised in Valley City and
graduated from Griggsville High School in 1950; he enlisted in
the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1954; he
married Shirley Reddy at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Peoria
on September 3, 1955; and
WHEREAS, After his military service, Herman Brooks moved
to Peoria and worked at Caterpillar; he left Caterpillar to
become a firefighter for the City of Peoria in 1958, where he
rose through the ranks, becoming fire chief in 1985; he
retired from the fire department in 1987; during his career as
a fireman, he joined the Illinois National Guard, where he
served as a reservist from 1959 to 1983, retiring as a master
sergeant; and
WHEREAS, Herman Brooks had a passion for volunteering, and
he spent time involved in the athletic booster organizations
for St. Philomena and the Academy of Our Lady/Spalding
Institute; he was also a founding member of the Illinois

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Association of Retired Firefighters; and
WHEREAS, Herman Brooks was a dedicated father who always
made it a point to attend and coach his children's
extracurricular activities while working for the fire
department and his various second jobs; he enjoyed attending
family gatherings and spending time with his children and
grandchildren; he was a lifelong sports fan and always cheered
for the Chicago Bears, the St. Louis Cardinals and the
University of Notre Dame football team; alongside his wife, he
spent the winters of his later years in Mesquite, Nevada,
where they enjoyed being close to the Las Vegas NASCAR races,
casinos, and warm weather; and
WHEREAS, Herman Brooks was preceded in death by his
parents; his brothers, George, Wayne, Donald, and Richard; and
his sister, Katherine Lawson; and
WHEREAS, Herman Brooks is survived by his wife, Shirley;
his sister, Della Johnson; his children, Mary (Jerry)
Motteler, Eddie Brooks, Patrick (Vicki) Brooks, Michael (Jody)
Brooks, Mark Brooks, and Ann (Jim) Anderson; his
grandchildren, Clifford, Molly, Hannah, Emily, Brooke, Taylor,
Nicholas, Michael, Sarah, Catherine, and Jason; his
great-granddaughters, Caroline, Tinley, Lily, Vivian, and
Hailey; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Herman Eddie Brooks 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 Herman Brooks as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.