SR1257 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1257 LRB102 27984 ECR 39783 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Roxanne Lynn Gregory of Staunton, who passed away on May 28, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Roxanne Gregory was born to Walter L. "Bud" and Darlene A. (Dworzynski) Renko in Staunton on November 14, 1962; she married Robert H. Gregory in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 29, 1998; and

WHEREAS, Roxanne Gregory worked as a legal assistant and paralegal for over 35 years, and she served as the office manager for the Law Office of Robert H. Gregory in East Alton; and

WHEREAS, Roxanne Gregory was also a certified yoga instructor and a Nia White Belt; and

WHEREAS, Roxanne Gregory contributed time to the Staunton Food Pantry and Staunton Helping Hands; she co-founded and was an active participant of a local book club held at the Staunton VFW; she was a past member of the Staunton Lions Club; and

WHEREAS, Roxanne Gregory was a passionate advocate for a number of causes, including environmental protection, protection for victims of domestic violence, alleviation of hunger and poverty in her community, prevention of child physical and sexual abuse, and the preservation of women's reproductive rights in Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Roxanne Gregory enjoyed practicing yoga, flower gardening, fishing, hiking, and reading; she also loved music and the arts; and

WHEREAS, Roxanne Gregory was preceded in death by her father and her brother-in-law, Jan Fiss; and

WHEREAS, Roxanne Gregory is survived by her husband; her sons, Cory (Natalie) Tally, Stephen (Katie) Gregory, and Bobby (Ashley) Gregory; her grandchildren, Christian Tally, Richter Gregory, Emery Gregory, and Palmer Gregory; her mother; her brothers, Mark L. Renko, Duane A. (Angela) Renko, and Ryan J. Renko; her parents-in-law, William and Evelyn Gregory; her sister-in-law, Marsha Weston-Fiss; and her niece, Michelle (Bryan) Roy; 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 Roxanne Lynn Gregory and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Roxanne Gregory as an expression of our deepest sympathy.