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1		HOUSE RESOLUTION
2		WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3		Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Arthur
4		Goodwin, who passed away on May 14, 2021; and
5		WHEREAS, Arthur Goodwin graduated from South Shore High
6		School in 1985; and
7		WHEREAS, Arthur Goodwin was the head basketball coach for
8		Bogan High School, where the program was virtually
9		non-existent prior to his arrival; he was affectionately known
10		as "Goodie" and turned the Bengals into a powerhouse; and
11		WHEREAS, Arthur Goodwin won nine regional championships,
12		two sectional titles, and a Public League championship in
13		2015; his 2018-19 team that lost in overtime to East St. Louis
14		in the Class 3A state championship won a school record 30
15		games; he won without big-named players; he got his players to
16		play hard, compete, and play together; and
17		WHEREAS, Arthur Goodwin was not only a program builder but
18		also a nurturer of players; the behind-the-scenes care he had
19		for his players and the relationships he built had a
20		tremendous impact; he was in school every day and engaged with
21		students, teachers, and staff; when there was a problem,

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