HR1217 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Steven Douglas Little of Gurnee, who passed away on June 25, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Steven Little was born on October 27, 1961 in Peoria; his parents were James and Georgia Little; he married Carla Norrene Williams in 1990; and

WHEREAS, Steven Little attended Hines Grade School and graduated from Woodruff High School in 1980; he earned All-American honors in football at Peoria Woodruff High School and was an All-State wrestler and a record-holding shot putter and discus thrower; he was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 1986 and 2010; and

WHEREAS, Steven Little earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Iowa State University in 1986; during college, he was a 3-year starter, a 4-time letterman, MVP of the defensive line, team captain, and an All Big Eight performer; following his collegiate career, he signed NFL player contracts with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions, and Atlanta Falcons; and

WHEREAS, Steven Little spent 3 seasons as defensive coordinator and assistant head coach at Trinity International University, making the NAIA playoffs and coaching in the All American Bowl; he also spent 9 seasons with the Chicago Bears as an assistant linebacker coach, assistant defensive line coach, and assistant physical development coordinator; he then coached the San Francisco 49ers, serving as a coach in the 1994 NFL Pro Bowl and participating in NFL Internship programs with the Buffalo Bills and Carolina Panthers; at the collegiate level, he coached at Northern Illinois University, Purdue University, Temple University, and Iowa State University, where he coached and trained numerous future NFL players; his final coaching experience was at Lake Forest College in Lake Forest; and

WHEREAS, Steven Little is survived by his wife, Carla; 4 children, Kristen, Kelsey, Keralynn, and Kamille; his parents; 2 brothers, James and Brian (Anise) Little; a sister, Barbara Jean Williams-Brooks; several beloved sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews; and 2 dogs, C.J. and Karmela; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Steven Douglas Little; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Steven Little as an expression of our sympathy.