MEMORIAL-GEORGE H. SCOTT JR.

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SR0585
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SENATE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
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to learn of the death of Minister George H. Scott Jr. of
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Rockford, who passed away on January 17, 2026; and

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WHEREAS, Minister Scott was president of the Rockford
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branch of the NAACP; his life was a testament to perseverance,
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excellence, and an unwavering commitment to justice and
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community empowerment; he was a driving force for progress,
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working tirelessly to build a more equitable world; and

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WHEREAS, Minister Scott was born to George H. Scott Sr.
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and Helen Scott on August 9, 1962; after attending Haskell
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Elementary School, his athletic abilities began to soar at
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Roosevelt Middle School, where he set record times in the
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400-yard dash; his dedication to sports continued at West High
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School, where he excelled in football and track; after earning
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his associate's degree from Rock Valley College, he majored in
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philosophy and religion at Stillman College and distinguished
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himself as a Freeland Scholar for his commitment to
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intellectual exploration; he earned his master's degree and
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doctorate at GMOR Theological Institute; and

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WHEREAS, Minister Scott devoted 35 years to a
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distinguished career at Stellantis, where he served in

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management across multiple departments and shaped operations
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with his expertise and innovative leadership, earning the
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lasting respect of his colleagues; and

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WHEREAS, Minister Scott was a pillar of the Rockford
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community, becoming president of the Rockford branch of the
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NAACP in 2022 and presiding over 18 committees dedicated to
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fighting injustice; his leadership drove significant
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initiatives, including the organization of Black history
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events at the historic Coronado Theatre, the City-Wide Unity
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Picnic at Levings Park, and the Race Summit; he helped
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establish a credit union to empower residents financially,
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pushed for the planting of community gardens to ensure access
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to fresh food for all, and was actively working at the time of
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his death to bring a mobile grocery to underserved areas; and

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WHEREAS, Minister Scott was a family man at heart and a
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devoted husband, father, and grandfather; his legacy of love,
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resilience, and advocacy will continue to inspire his family;
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and

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WHEREAS, Minister Scott was preceded in death by his
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parents and his first wife, Rosalia Day-Scott; and

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WHEREAS, Minister Scott is survived by his wife, Angela
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Scott; his children, George H. Scott III, Dejanae, and

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Isabella; his four grandchildren; his brothers, Jay Macklin,
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David E. Scott Sr., and Randy (Patricia) Scott Sr.; his
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sisters, Lia D. (Anthony) Curry and Melissa Scott; his special
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family member, Jasmanee Cook; and a host of relatives,
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friends, and community members whose lives he touched;
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therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
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Minister George H. Scott Jr. and extend our sincere
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condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
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him; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to the family of Minister Scott as an expression of
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our deepest sympathy.

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