SR0363 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gregory Patrick Winbush of Chicago, who passed away on September 1, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Gregory Patrick Winbush was born to Captain James V. Winbush Sr. of the Chicago Fire Department and Sarah Clark Winbush on August 8, 1950; he was christened at Holy Angels Catholic Church on September 17, 1950; he was educated at St. George Elementary and St. Cecilia Catholic Grammar School and graduated from Holy Name Cathedral High School in 1968; and

WHEREAS, During his time at Holy Name Cathedral High School, he made a name for himself in basketball, averaging over 40 points per game and holding many records and earning many awards; he attended the University of Illinois at Chicago on a basketball scholarship and continued his love for sports by working for the Chicago Park District as a lifeguard and as a referee for basketball & football with the Illinois High School Association; and

WHEREAS, Gregory Winbush developed and organized a non-for-profit organization, "Project New Start", for youth to avoid criminal activity; he was the co-chairman of the United Negro College Fund for the City of Chicago Employee's fundraising campaign and assisted with neighborhood garden projects, Meals on Wheels, and with the Illinois High School Officials Association; and

WHEREAS, He served as the Project Administrator for the Department of Transportation; he also worked in the Department of Water and in the Department of Consumer Services; and

WHEREAS, Gregory Winbush was preceded in passing by his parents, James & Sarah; his only sister, Victoria; and his brothers, Thaddeus and Cordello; and

WHEREAS, Gregory Patrick Winbush leaves to cherish his memory his daughters, Sinceria (Edwardo), Patrice (Chaun), and Stephanie; his grandchildren, Jasmine, Jade, Shauntrice, Ryan, and Tahji; his former wives, Francine Winbush and Janice Winbush; his brothers, James Jr., Stephen, Gerald, Stanley, Craig, and Johnathan; his nieces & nephews, India, Sherese, Kim, Sharron, Sherryl, Risha, Dalan, Diamond, Drake, and Craig Jr.; and his many other family members and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Gregory Patrick Winbush; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Gregory Patrick Winbush as a symbol of our sympathy.