SR1394 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate 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 also 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 SENATE 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.