MEMORIAL-GERALD J. GROHN

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SR0725
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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 Gerald Joseph "Jerry" Grohn, who
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passed away on March 24, 2026 at the age of 68; and

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WHEREAS, Jerry Grohn was lovingly known as a husband,
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father, son, brother, friend, and coach who lived an
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extraordinary life defined by passion, resilience, and an
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unwavering love for his family and the game of football; and

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WHEREAS, As a dedicated coach at the high school,
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semi-professional, and professional indoor levels, including
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sharing his passion for American football internationally in
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Spain, Jerry Grohn spent decades mentoring young men and
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building character, discipline, and lifelong brotherhoods far
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beyond the field; and

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WHEREAS, With the firm discipline of a coach and the
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loving heart of an uncle, Jerry Grohn developed young men into
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men of character, guiding his teams to state championships
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while instilling toughness, unity, and pride in every player;
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he proudly called his players his "Warheads", a name that
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embodied strength, unity, pride, and the unbreakable bonds he
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forged, turning every team into an extended family; and

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WHEREAS, Jerry Grohn served as a mentor whose guidance
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extended far beyond the gridiron, teaching the enduring values
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of integrity, perseverance, and teamwork to generations of
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Illinois student-athletes and leaving an indelible mark on the
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fabric of high school and community sports across the State;
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and

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WHEREAS, Jerry Grohn's larger-than-life presence, loyalty,
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humor, strength, and ability to bring people together touched
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countless players, colleagues, and friends, leaving a lasting
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legacy of leadership, community, and heart; and

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WHEREAS, Jerry Grohn was the husband and partner of Julie
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(McKnight) Grohn; the father of Brenden Gerald Grohn; the son
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of Dolores "Dee" Grohn; the brother of James Grohn, Linda
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Pickering, Laura Dominski, and Kathy (Tom) Faille; and the
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uncle of many; 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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Gerald Joseph "Jerry" Grohn and extend our sincere condolences
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to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be
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it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to the family of Jerry Grohn as an expression of our

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deepest sympathy.

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