SR1259 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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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 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.