Full Text of HR0645 103rd General Assembly
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| 1 | | HOUSE RESOLUTION | 2 | | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of | 3 | | Representatives wish to honor the memory of Henry Cullen | 4 | | "Tony" Bryant Jr., who passed away on January 31, 2024 at the | 5 | | age of 72, leaving behind a legacy marked by diverse | 6 | | achievements and a life of service; and | 7 | | WHEREAS, Henry Bryant was born in Franklin, North Carolina | 8 | | to Joyce (Cassada) and Henry C. Bryant Sr. on February 26, | 9 | | 1951; he grew up in the Smoky Mountains, developing a lifelong | 10 | | appreciation for nature and the great outdoors; and | 11 | | WHEREAS, Henry Bryant was known for his educational and | 12 | | intellectual pursuits; he was a proud Franklin Panther and | 13 | | University of North Carolina Tar Heel, demonstrating a | 14 | | commitment to lifelong learning with degrees from the | 15 | | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Defense | 16 | | Language Institute, Appalachian Bible College, Dallas | 17 | | Theological Seminary, and Northern Illinois University; and | 18 | | WHEREAS, Henry Bryant served his country with distinction | 19 | | as an Army Non-Commissioned Officer, showcasing his dedication | 20 | | to duty, and his skills as a linguist and educator were evident | 21 | | through his work in various countries around the world; and |
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| 1 | | WHEREAS, Henry Bryant's passion for the environment, | 2 | | literature, history, and coin collecting spoke to his | 3 | | multifaceted interests; he was also recognized as a musician, | 4 | | poet, and missionary, touching lives through his varied | 5 | | talents and pursuits; and | 6 | | WHEREAS, Henry Bryant will be remembered for his wise | 7 | | words, "Love family, Love nature, and Read widely. And just | 8 | | know to embrace every day, because the time passes all too | 9 | | quickly.", reflecting his profound understanding of the | 10 | | transient nature of life; and | 11 | | WHEREAS, Henry Bryant is survived by his loving wife, | 12 | | Gloria M. Gilmore; his children, Jennifer L. Bryant, Matthew | 13 | | C. Bryant, Joshua A. Bryant, and John G. Dewinski; and his | 14 | | grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who will carry forward | 15 | | his legacy of love, wisdom, and compassion; therefore, be it | 16 | | RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE | 17 | | HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that | 18 | | we acknowledge the significant contributions of Henry Cullen | 19 | | "Tony" Bryant Jr. to his community, his country, and to all | 20 | | those he touched during his remarkable life, and we extend our | 21 | | deepest condolences to his family and friends; and be it | 22 | | further |
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| 1 | | RESOLVED, That the family of Henry Bryant Jr. has | 2 | | suggested honoring his memory through charitable acts, | 3 | | resonating with his spirit of generosity and service to | 4 | | others; and be it further | 5 | | RESOLVED, That s suitable copy of this resolution be | 6 | | presented to the family of Henry Bryant as an expression of our | 7 | | esteem and respect for a life well-lived and for his | 8 | | innumerable contributions to society. |
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