SR0940 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the passing of Greg White, who passed away on July 17, 2021 at the age of 68; and

WHEREAS, Greg White was born on October 4, 1952 to loving parents Miles and Helen White; and

WHEREAS, Greg White was the brother of Denise (George) Carfagnini, John (Evelyn) White, and the late Fr. Myles White; and

WHEREAS, Greg White dedicated himself to educating young minds as a teacher at St. Francis Borgia in Chicago, a position he held for 40 years; and

WHEREAS, In 1987, Greg White was appointed deputy clerk of Oak Park Township and served in the role for 10 years; in 1997, he was elected town clerk and was re-elected to the office for 24 consecutive years; and

WHEREAS, As a member of the Oak Park Township Board of Trustees, Greg White was the clockwork of the township, keeping track of the past, present, and future; as keeper of the official records and history for the township, he valued transparency and efficiency; as the township moved through each annual cycle, he kept up with the rhythm of levies, budgets, audits, and other processes; and

WHEREAS, Greg White was an advocate for township services, recognizing and supporting the critical needs worthy of the township's professional and attentive care; serving with him and sharing friendships was a privilege and an honor; the values, ideals, and goals in which he believed and supported are and will always be his most honored legacy; and

WHEREAS, Above all, Greg White was loyal, consistent, and committed; he believed in the work and value of the township; whether it was keeping records organized and available to the public, making sure that elections ran smoothly, or being present at the board table or at any township or community events, he rarely missed any opportunity to be of service to his community; his presence and dedication will be missed by all of those at the Township and in the community; 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 Greg White 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 Greg White as an expression of our deepest sympathy.