SR1278 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dennis "Coach" Sugino of Elgin, who passed away on November 8, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Dennis Sugino was born to Frank and Sumiko (Okamoto) Sugino in Chicago on June 8, 1951; he earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Education from Western Illinois University, where he was a Gold Circle Member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity; and

WHEREAS, Although Dennis Sugino taught math earlier in his career, he spent 35 years as a PE teacher, coach, and fitness and conditioning influencer at Larkin High School for School District U-46, a job he loved; and

WHEREAS, Dennis Sugino was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Dennis Sugino is survived by his wife, Karen (Hameister Lang) Sugino; his children, Heather (Don) Marczewski, Brian (Lauren) Lang, Sean Lang, and Kellie (Daniel Valdez) Lang; his grandchildren, Hawk and Ruby Marczewski, Walker Lang, and Kilian Valdez; his siblings, Kevin and Susan (James) Bolster; his nephew, Matthew; and his niece, Melissa Bolster; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dennis "Coach" Sugino 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 Dennis Sugino as an expression of our deepest sympathy.