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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Arthur
4Goodwin, who passed away on May 14, 2021; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Arthur Goodwin graduated from South Shore High
6School in 1985; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Arthur Goodwin was the head basketball coach for
8Bogan High School, where the program was virtually
9non-existent prior to his arrival; he was affectionately known
10as "Goodie" and turned the Bengals into a powerhouse; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Arthur Goodwin won nine regional championships,
12two sectional titles, and a Public League championship in
132015; his 2018-19 team that lost in overtime to East St. Louis
14in the Class 3A state championship won a school record 30
15games; he won without big-named players; he got his players to
16play hard, compete, and play together; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Arthur Goodwin was not only a program builder but
18also a nurturer of players; the behind-the-scenes care he had
19for his players and the relationships he built had a
20tremendous impact; he was in school every day and engaged with
21students, teachers, and staff; when there was a problem,

 

 

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1people would seek his guidance; he knew how to lead and move
2things along; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Arthur Goodwin was always able to deliver a
4message that kids could relate to, because he knew them so
5well; he had an uncanny ability to identify the strengths and
6weaknesses of every kid, and he treated them each
7individually; he wanted to know everything about a kid, even
8after the players left his program; he wanted to keep up with
9their lives; he never let any relationship go; therefore, be
10it
 
11    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
12HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
13we mourn the passing of Arthur Goodwin and extend our sincere
14condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
15him; and be it further
 
16    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
17presented to the family of Arthur Goodwin as an expression of
18our esteem and respect.