SR1239 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1239 LRB103 42837 ECR 76088 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Martin "Marty" Gray of Milan, who passed away on October 13, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Marty Gray, the son of Henry "Hank" and Elois "Lois" Cleveland Gray, was born in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts on February 4, 1959; he graduated from Aledo High School; he married Lisa Widdop at Beulah Church on September 8, 1979; and

WHEREAS, Marty Gray was the owner of Gray Machine and Welding in Rock Island; he also served on the Reynolds Fire Department for 33 years, where he held the position of fire chief for the last 10 years; and

WHEREAS, Marty Gray served as an elder at Hamlet Church and as a volunteer and president with the Rockridge Boosters Club; he also coached youth baseball and basketball for several years; and

WHEREAS, Marty Gray loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family, especially his grandsons; and

WHEREAS, Marty Gray was preceded in death by his mother and his father-in-law, James Widdop; and

WHEREAS, Marty Gray is survived by his wife; his father; his children, Jeremy (Jackie Norman) Gray and Krista (Billy) Mohl; six grandchildren; his sister, Patti (Bob) Long; his mother-in-law, Linda Widdop; his adopted uncle and aunt, Ron and Jean Brown; his adopted brother, Brian Brown; and his childhood friend, Doug McCleary; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Martin "Marty" Gray 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 Marty Gray as an expression of our deepest sympathy.