Illinois HR 439: URGE CORPS-WOMEN ON BOARDS

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HR0439LRB104 14633 ECR 27775 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Randall 

4Lee "Randy" Cooke of Chatham, who passed away on July 29, 2025; 

5and

6 WHEREAS, Randy Cooke was born to Rodney and Carol (Smith) 

7Cooke in Bloomington on April 16, 1962; he graduated from 

8Glenwood High School in 1980; he married Marleen Rae Sullivan 

9in Springfield on June 8, 1985; and

10 WHEREAS, Randy Cooke worked as an operator at the Kincaid 

11Generating Station for more than 20 years, and he served as a 

12volunteer firefighter and EMT with the Chatham Fire Department 

13for many years; and

14 WHEREAS, Randy Cooke was a member and past president of 

15the TRN Lake Club and a member of Elks Lodge 158; he also 

16served as president of the Sangchris Waterfowlers Association, 

17where his leadership brought to life the Brett Creager 

18Memorial Youth Outdoor Day event; he passionately advocated 

19for organizations close to his heart, including Mid-America 

20Transplant and the American Lung Association; and

21 WHEREAS, Randy Cooke was an avid outdoorsman who loved 

HR0439- 2 -LRB104 14633 ECR 27775 r

1hunting, fishing, and experiencing the beauty of nature; he 

2enjoyed spending time at Sangchris Lake, hunting with his 

3friends and making his cherished duck blind breakfasts; his 

4greatest joy was found in sharing laughter and love with his 

5grandchildren, who affectionately called him "Papa"; and

6 WHEREAS, Randy Cooke was a vibrant spirit known for his 

7infectious humor, strong faith, quick wit, and his ability to 

8make friends wherever he went; he leaves behind a legacy of 

9warmth, strength, and an unshakable belief in the go