Bill Text: IL SR1259 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of George Hutton Greenley of Rock Island.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-11-16 - Resolution Adopted [SR1259 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-SR1259-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of George Hutton Greenley of Rock Island,
who passed away on October 21, 2022; and
WHEREAS, George Greenley was born to Kenneth Fredrick and
Gladys (Hutton) Greenley in Davenport, Iowa on May 29, 1940;
he attended Colorado State College at Greeley, now Northern
Colorado University; he served in the U.S. Navy; and
WHEREAS, George Greenley first worked at the opening of
the Seattle World's Fair before serving in the U.S. Navy; he
retired from Modern Woodmen of America after 30 years of
service; he also worked for Johannes Bus Service; and
WHEREAS, George Greenley participated in the March on
Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and
Liberation in Washington, D.C. on April 25, 1993; he was a
member and avid supporter of the Metropolitan Community Church
of the Quad Cities (MCC QC) and numerous other local
charities; he volunteered with the American Red Cross and
Honor Flight Quad Cities; he also served on the Grounds
Committee at Friendship Manor; and
WHEREAS, George Greenley was a lifelong world traveler who

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visited all seven continents, over 30 foreign nations, and
every state of the United States, usually with friends and
family; he loved hosting Mississippi River parties on his
cabin cruiser "GG" and Memorial Day parties at his home in Rock
Island; and
WHEREAS, George Greenley was known for working and
partying hard and often pulling pranks on those he loved; he
will be remembered for his playful spirit and generous nature;
and
WHEREAS, George Greenley is survived by his brother and
sister-in-law, Gordon and Helen Greenley; his special friend,
Richard Haynes; his nieces, Sarah and Laura Greenley; and his
many friends; 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
George Hutton Greenley 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 George Greenley as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.