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SR 725

MEMORIAL-GERALD J. GROHN

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mike Hastings

The bill memorializes and expresses condolences for Gerald J. Grohn, honoring his coaching career and community impact while presenting a formal copy of the resolution to his famil

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Bill Summary · SR 725

Summary of Illinois Senate Resolution SR0725 (104th General Assembly)

Title

Memorial recognizing and honoring Gerald Joseph "Jerry" Grohn

Purpose and Intent

  • SR0725 is a Senate Resolution that formally memorializes and mourns the death of Gerald Joseph "Jerry" Grohn, who passed away on March 24, 2026, at age 68.
  • The resolution expresses condolences and honors Grohn’s life, contributions, and impact as a coach and mentor within Illinois’ high school, semi-professional, and professional indoor football communities, including international coaching work in Spain.
  • It acknowledges Grohn’s legacy of leadership, character-building, teamwork, and community service through football.

Key Provisions and Provisions Changes

  • Declaration of mourning and condolences: The resolution states the Illinois Senate’s sorrow at Grohn’s passing and recognizes his personal and professional impact.
  • Rationale for recognition: It highlights Grohn’s decades-long coaching career across multiple levels, his role in developing leadership and discipline, and his ability to forge strong bonds among players referred to as his “Warheads.”
  • Personal background acknowledgment: The resolution provides biographical details, including his family (wife Julie, son Brenden Gerald Grohn, parents, siblings, and extended family) and his identity as a coach, mentor, and community figure.
  • Formal expression of sympathy: The Senate resolves to present a suitable copy of the resolution to Grohn’s family as a sign of deepest sympathy and respect.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Primary: Gerald Joseph Grohn’s family and friends.
  • Secondary: Illinois Senate members and staff, as the text requires the adoption and presentation of the memorial resolution to his family.
  • Broader community impact: The resolution publicly acknowledges Grohn’s influence on student-athletes, colleagues, and communities involved in Illinois football at various levels.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Action history:
    • 2026-04-15: Filed with Secretary; Co-Sponsor: All Senators; Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
    • 2026-04-16: Resolution Adopted
  • Status: Adopted as a memorial resolution acknowledging Grohn’s life and service.
  • Effective date: The resolution becomes part of the official record upon adoption; it does not create legal obligations or fiscal changes.

Notable Details

  • Co-sponsor: Senator Mike Hastings
  • Explicit emphasis on Grohn’s broader impact beyond football, including character development and community leadership.
  • The resolution is ceremonial in nature and serves as an official expression of sympathy from the Illinois Senate.

Bottom Line

SR0725 is a ceremonial Senate Resolution recognizing the life, coaching career, and community impact of Gerald J. Grohn, expressing condolences to his family and presenting a formal copy of the resolution as a gesture of sympathy. It documents Grohn’s dedication to mentoring student-athletes and his role in fostering unity and character through football.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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