HR0767 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0767 LRB103 40584 ECR 73181 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Anthony Richard "Tony" Scruggs, who passed away on April 6, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Tony Scruggs was born to Richard and Elizabeth Scruggs in Bethesda, Maryland on April 2, 1959; and

WHEREAS, Tony Scruggs worked as a truck driver for Federal Pipe and Steel for most of his adult life; and

WHEREAS, Tony Scruggs was passionate about cooking; he was a barbecue master who made a name for himself locally, winning contests and running a few different restaurants over the years; he was a contestant on season two of the TV show MasterChef before landing a position as executive chef at a famous BBQ eatery near Wrigley Field in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Tony Scruggs loved his animals, his garden, his yard, and the sunset; he enjoyed taking nightly country drives with his wife while listening to their favorite songs, fishing, and collecting antiques, especially fishing lures; and

WHEREAS, Tony Scruggs was a family man who loved taking his grandchildren on adventures; he will be remembered for his bright smile and his laughter filling any room he was in; and

WHEREAS, Tony Scruggs was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Kristine; and

WHEREAS, Tony Scruggs is survived by his wife of 46 years, Cheryl Scruggs; his children, Sarah (Tom) Sullivan, Tony (Janelle Ditta) Scruggs, and Selina (Brad) Manning; his grandchildren, Max Riegel, Ella Sullivan, Monty Manning, Noah Manning, and Isaiah Ditta; his brother, Paul Scruggs; his sister-in-law, Lisa (Joe) Trznadel; and his nephews, Mychel Trznadel and Connor Trznadel; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Anthony Richard "Tony" Scruggs 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 Tony Scruggs as an expression of our deepest sympathy.