SR0167 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Randy Simmons of Peoria, who passed away on February 19, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Randy Simmons was born in Peoria on April 16, 1957; he attended Calvin Coolidge Middle School and Manual High School; he obtained two master's degrees, one in physical education and one in education administration; he married Patti Lavin on April 13, 1984; and

WHEREAS, Randy Simmons taught and coached at Spoon River Valley High School, Kingman Grade School, and Manual High School, where he coached football, baseball, and softball; he began his administration work at Sterling Grade School and the Alternative High School of Peoria; he then became the principal of his alma mater, Calvin Coolidge, and later the principal of Peoria Central High School; he retired from Peoria Public Schools in 2012 and joined Peoria Notre Dame in 2013; and

WHEREAS, Randy Simmons enjoyed going to the gym, golfing, taking a daily run with his wife, and filling up on his favorite fountain soda; and

WHEREAS, Randy Simmons was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Patricia (Murphy) Maggio; and

WHEREAS, Randy Simmons is survived by his wife, Patti; his children, Nate (Tina) Simmons, Kate (Chad) Smith, and Sarah Simmons; his brothers, Mike (Bella) and Doug (Lori) Simmons; his sister, Kathy Simmons; and his grandchildren, Jack and Nora; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Randy Simmons 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 Randy Simmons as an expression of our deepest sympathy.