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SR0725LRB104 21523 LAW 36881 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 

3to learn of the death of Gerald Joseph "Jerry" Grohn, who 

4passed away on March 24, 2026 at the age of 68; and

5 WHEREAS, Jerry Grohn was lovingly known as a husband, 

6father, son, brother, friend, and coach who lived an 

7extraordinary life defined by passion, resilience, and an 

8unwavering love for his family and the game of football; and

9 WHEREAS, As a dedicated coach at the high school, 

10semi-professional, and professional indoor levels, including 

11sharing his passion for American football internationally in 

12Spain, Jerry Grohn spent decades mentoring young men and 

13building character, discipline, and lifelong brotherhoods far 

14beyond the field; and

15 WHEREAS, With the firm discipline of a coach and the 

16loving heart of an uncle, Jerry Grohn developed young men into 

17men of character, guiding his teams to state championships 

18while instilling toughness, unity, and pride in every player; 

19he proudly called his players his "Warheads", a name that 

20embodied strength, unity, pride, and the unbreakable bonds he 

21forged, turning every team into an extended family; and

SR0725- 2 -LRB104 21523 LAW 36881 r

1 WHEREAS, Jerry Grohn served as a mentor whose guidance 

2extended far beyond the gridiron, teaching the enduring values 

3of integrity, perseverance, and teamwork to generations of 

4Illinois student-athletes and leaving an indelible mark on the 

5fabric of high school and community sports across the State; 

6and

7 WHEREAS, Jerry Grohn's larger-than-life presence, loyalty, 

8humor, strength, and ability to bring people together touched 

9countless players, colleagues,