Bill Text: IL SR1604 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Timothy "Rock" McCoy.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-01-13 - Resolution Adopted [SR1604 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2019-SR1604-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Timothy Earl "Rock" McCoy of Champaign,
who passed away on December 22, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Timothy McCoy was born to Joann and Wilson McCoy
Sr. in Jackson, Mississippi on April 26, 1967; he graduated
from Champaign Central High School in 1985; he then enlisted in
the United States Army and served in active duty during the
Gulf War; he was honorably discharged in 1993; he earned his
associate's degree in Special Education from Parkland College
and his Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Eastern Illinois
University; he married Kimberly Butts in 2006; and
WHEREAS, Timothy McCoy first worked as a union painter at
the University of Illinois until his career moved in a new
direction; as a caring, loyal, and devoted individual who
genuinely cared for others, he found himself naturally
successful as a case manager and mentor for Haven Focused, LLC;
and
WHEREAS, Timothy McCoy was involved in his community and
was a volunteer coach for the Champaign Park District; he was a
strong, compassionate man, a devoted husband and father, a
passionate coach and mentor, a loving father-figure, and a

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dedicated son, brother, and faithful friend; he was the rock of
his family and for many who knew him; he will be deeply missed;
and
WHEREAS, Timothy McCoy was preceded in death by his son,
Timothy Earl McCoy Jr.; his father, Wilson McCoy Sr.; and his
grandparents, Benjamin Franklin McCoy, Margaret Elizabeth
Miles-McCoy, Harry Doss, and Mattie Mae Henderson; and
WHEREAS, Timothy McCoy is survived by his wife; his son,
Joshua Butts; his three daughters, Sidney Butts and Tori and
Madison McCoy; his mother, Joann Grayson; his brothers, Wilson
McCoy and Eric (Lamillia) Grayson; his sister, Tia Grayson; his
six grandchildren, Ayden, Jaya, Joshua Jr., Londyn, Indiya, and
Alivia; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Timothy Earl "Rock" McCoy 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 Timothy McCoy as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.