SR2095 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Terry W. Cole Sr. of Champaign, who passed away on August 26, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Terry Cole was born in St. Louis to James P. Sr. and Mae Helen Young Cole on January 24, 1947; he was active in a number of sports at East St. Louis Senior High School, including football and track & field; he won awards in high jump and became an outstanding football player; he was the first black quarterback for the East St. Louis Flyers; while growing up, he was an active Boys Club member; he married Elyne Johnson in East St. Louis on August 24, 1969; and

WHEREAS, Terry Cole received a scholarship to North Carolina College in Durham; he moved to Champaign in 1969 and transferred to the University of Illinois, where he graduated with an undergraduate degree in recreation and park administration and a master's degree in sports management; he was active in the Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club, first as a volunteer for his college coursework and then as an employee; he remained an involved and loyal supporter of the organization for 50 years; and

WHEREAS, Terry Cole began his career at the University of Illinois as an Assistant Director for the Division of Campus Recreation in 1976; in 1979, he joined the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics, where he served as Academic Counselor, Director of Academic Services, Assistant Director of Academic Affairs, Senior Associate Director, and Interim Director of Athletics; he retired from the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics in August of 2011; and

WHEREAS, Terry Cole was inducted as an honorary member of the Varsity "I" Association in 2010, the highest honor awarded by the board of directors on behalf of the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics; and

WHEREAS, Terry Cole enjoyed golf, University of Illinois athletics, spending time with his grandchildren, and fishing; and

WHEREAS, Terry Cole was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Donna Lee Flowers; and his brother, James Cole II; and

WHEREAS, Terry Cole is survived by his wife, Elyne; his son, Terry W. (Stacey) Cole Jr.; his daughter, Dr. Terrilyne Cole; his grandchildren, Kody LaBrecque, Jazzmine Cole, Terry W. Cole III, Adam Byrd, and baby girl Cole; his special nephew, Rodrick Flowers; his brothers, Terrell Cole Sr. and Bobby (Debra) Cole; his brothers-in-law, Wilbur (Donna) Flowers and James (Yvette) Johnson; his sisters-in-law, Jameatris Mitchum and Letitia (Darryl) Johnson Cross; his uncle, Clifford Harper; his aunt, Delois Hill; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Terry W. Cole Sr., 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 Terry Cole as an expression of our deepest sympathy.