Bill Text: IL HR0356 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of Arthur Goodwin.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-05-29 - Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers [HR0356 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-HR0356-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Arthur
Goodwin, who passed away on May 14, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Arthur Goodwin graduated from South Shore High
School in 1985; and
WHEREAS, Arthur Goodwin was the head basketball coach for
Bogan High School, where the program was virtually
non-existent prior to his arrival; he was affectionately known
as "Goodie" and turned the Bengals into a powerhouse; and
WHEREAS, Arthur Goodwin won nine regional championships,
two sectional titles, and a Public League championship in
2015; his 2018-19 team that lost in overtime to East St. Louis
in the Class 3A state championship won a school record 30
games; he won without big-named players; he got his players to
play hard, compete, and play together; and
WHEREAS, Arthur Goodwin was not only a program builder but
also a nurturer of players; the behind-the-scenes care he had
for his players and the relationships he built had a
tremendous impact; he was in school every day and engaged with
students, teachers, and staff; when there was a problem,

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people would seek his guidance; he knew how to lead and move
things along; and
WHEREAS, Arthur Goodwin was always able to deliver a
message that kids could relate to, because he knew them so
well; he had an uncanny ability to identify the strengths and
weaknesses of every kid, and he treated them each
individually; he wanted to know everything about a kid, even
after the players left his program; he wanted to keep up with
their lives; he never let any relationship go; therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we mourn the passing of Arthur Goodwin and extend our sincere
condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
him; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Arthur Goodwin as an expression of
our esteem and respect.