MEMORIAL-SPENCER LEAK JR.

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SR0860
LRB104 22294 ECR 38713 r
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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 Spencer Leak Jr. of Chicago, who
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passed away on May 31, 2026; and

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WHEREAS, Spencer Leak began working for the historic,
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family-owned business, Leak and Sons Funeral Homes, as a young
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boy, dedicating his life to the family trade; he earned a
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Bachelor of Science in Mortuary Science and Funeral Service
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from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and he became a
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licensed funeral director in 1989; and

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WHEREAS, Spencer Leak served as vice president of Leak and
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Sons Funeral Homes, which has served the Chicagoland community
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with dignity and compassion for more than 90 years; as a
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third-generation owner, he modernized the business's
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technology and operations while personally overseeing
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thousands of funerals each year; and

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WHEREAS, As a generous and community-minded leader,
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Spencer Leak gave back in countless ways; he was an active
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member of 100 Black Men of America, where he mentored young
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African American males, and he served on the boards of
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Operation PUSH and the Better Boys Foundation, which provides
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tutoring and support for youth in need; and

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LRB104 22294 ECR 38713 r
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WHEREAS, Spencer Leak was a proud member of Kappa Alpha
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Psi Fraternity, Inc., Liberty Baptist Church, and the Illinois
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Funeral Directors Association; he was recognized in Who's Who
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of Black Chicago and received the Men of Excellence Award from
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the Chicago Defender; and

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WHEREAS, Above all, Spencer Leak was a devoted family man
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who was the loving husband of Dr. Donna Leak and the proud
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father of Spencer Leak III and Emma Sophia Leak; and

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WHEREAS, Spencer Leak's passing leaves a profound void in
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the Chicagoland community, the funeral service profession, and
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the many lives he touched through his work, leadership, and
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quiet generosity; 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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Spencer Leak 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 Spencer Leak as an expression of our
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deepest sympathy.

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