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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Spencer Leak Jr. of Chicago, who 
4passed away on May 31, 2026; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Spencer Leak began working for the historic, 
6family-owned business, Leak and Sons Funeral Homes, as a young 
7boy, dedicating his life to the family trade; he earned a 
8Bachelor of Science in Mortuary Science and Funeral Service 
9from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and he became a 
10licensed funeral director in 1989; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Spencer Leak served as vice president of Leak and 
12Sons Funeral Homes, which has served the Chicagoland community 
13with dignity and compassion for more than 90 years; as a 
14third-generation owner, he modernized the business's 
15technology and operations while personally overseeing 
16thousands of funerals each year; and
 
17    WHEREAS, As a generous and community-minded leader, 
18Spencer Leak gave back in countless ways; he was an active 
19member of 100 Black Men of America, where he mentored young 
20African American males, and he served on the boards of 
21Operation PUSH and the Better Boys Foundation, which provides 
22tutoring and support for youth in need; and
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Spencer Leak was a proud member of Kappa Alpha 
2Psi Fraternity, Inc., Liberty Baptist Church, and the Illinois 
3Funeral Directors Association; he was recognized in Who's Who 
4of Black Chicago and received the Men of Excellence Award from 
5the Chicago Defender; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Above all, Spencer Leak was a devoted family man 
7who was the loving husband of Dr. Donna Leak and the proud 
8father of Spencer Leak III and Emma Sophia Leak; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Spencer Leak's passing leaves a profound void in 
10the Chicagoland community, the funeral service profession, and 
11the many lives he touched through his work, leadership, and 
12quiet generosity; therefore, be it
 
13    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
14ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
15Spencer Leak Jr. and extend our sincere condolences to his 
16family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
17further
 
18    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
19presented to the family of Spencer Leak as an expression of our 
20deepest sympathy.