SR1572 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1572 LRB101 22211 ECR 73241 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gregory K. "Greg" Crawford of Monticello, who passed away on August 16, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Greg Crawford was born to Gilbert R. and Marian Powell Crawford in Decatur on February 15, 1946; he married Georgette Lynn Charpentier in Saint Louis on September 9, 1967; he graduated from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 1968; he was a proud member of the National Guard; and

WHEREAS, Greg Crawford was a founder and owner of the CF&H Insurance Agency, Inc. for over 36 years; and

WHEREAS, Greg Crawford had a passion for community service; he served as the Piatt County EMA communications officer and as a trained local weather spotter; he also managed the Monticello Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade; and

WHEREAS, Greg Crawford gave freely of his time and talents to many organizations; he was a boy Scout Leader for many years; for his leadership and service as a Boy Scout Leader, he was honored by the Order of the Arrow with the Vigil Honor and with the Silver Beaver Award; and

WHEREAS, Greg Crawford was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Monticello, Monticello Masonic Lodge 58 AF & AM, the Sullivan American Legion, the Monticello Rotary Club, the Monticello Golf Club, the Champaign Ski and Adventure Club, the Corvette Club of Illinois, and the Piatt County Amateur Radio Club; he was named Monticello's Citizen of the Year in 2014; and

WHEREAS, Greg Crawford was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Greg Crawford is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lynn; his daughter, Michelle "Shelly" (Tim) Stock; his son, Matthew (Kelly) Crawford; his grandson, Benjamin Crawford; his brothers, Rick (Lucille) Crawford and Dale (Suzy) Crawford; his sisters, Sharon (Dave) Walker and Janis (Don) Typer; his many nieces and nephews and their children; and several exchange students from around the world to whom he was a father or grandfather; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Gregory "Greg" K. Crawford 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 Greg Crawford as an expression of our deepest sympathy.