MEMORIAL-BUTLER MCGEE JR.

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SR0690
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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 Butler McGee Jr. of Chicago, who
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passed away on March 2, 2026; and

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WHEREAS, Butler McGee, the son of Butler and Annie
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(Cozark) McGee Sr., was born in Hayti, Missouri on February
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20, 1937; he married Odessa Kirkendall; and

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WHEREAS, After moving to Chicago in 1955, Butler McGee
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worked as a taxi driver for nearly 25 years and later became an
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entrepreneur; and

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WHEREAS, Butler McGee loved spending time with his family,
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visiting the racetrack and casinos, and playing card games,
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and he enjoyed watching basketball games and westerns on
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television; he maintained a neat and well-groomed appearance
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throughout his life, receiving help from his grandson when his
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health began to change; and

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WHEREAS, Butler McGee had a loving nature and was unafraid
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to defend what he valued; his strength, resilience, and
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integrity were an inspiration to those who loved him; and

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WHEREAS, Butler McGee was preceded in death by his

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parents; his siblings, Bertha, Clara, Elijah Sr., General,
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Leonard, Nathaniel, and Roosevelt; his daughter, Paulette; and
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his son-in-law, Matthew Jr.; and

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WHEREAS, Butler McGee is survived by his daughters, Lillie
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and Sharry; his son, Reginald (Beverly); his bonus daughter,
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Arvetta (Greg); eight grandsons; five granddaughters; 22
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great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; three close
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friends, Rose, Lonnie, and Linda; and a host of nieces,
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nephews, cousins, and friends; 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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Butler McGee Jr. and extend our sincere condolences to his
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family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
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further

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

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