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HR0189LRB104 12736 ECR 23767 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Jerry 

4"Iceman" Butler, a towering figure in American music, a 

5trailblazing public servant, and a cherished son of Illinois, 

6who passed away on February 20, 2025; and

7 WHEREAS, Born to sharecropper parents in Mississippi, 

8Jerry Butler's journey was one of perseverance, talent, and 

9profound impact; at the age of three, his family sought 

10greater opportunity in Chicago, where he attended James A. 

11Sexton School and later studied at Washburne Trade School, 

12preparing for a career as a chef before his extraordinary 

13musical gifts set him on a different path; and

14 WHEREAS, Jerry Butler's rich, soulful, and unmistakable 

15voice became the soundtrack of a generation; as a founding 

16member of The Impressions, he performed globally with the 

17group, pioneering the Chicago Soul sound that blended gospel 

18roots with R&B; his contributions were recognized with his 

19induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1991; and

20 WHEREAS, Jerry Butler's solo career saw unparalleled 

21success with chart-topping hits, such as "For Your Precious 

22Love", "Only the Strong Survive", and "Never Gonna Give You 

HR0189- 2 -LRB104 12736 ECR 23767 r

1Up"; as a three-time Grammy Award nominee, his music has been 

2sampled and revered by many modern artists, including Missy 

3Elliott, Snoop Dogg, Method Man, and The Game, proving his 

4lasting influence across generations; and

5 WHEREAS, Beyond the stage, Jerry Butler was a man of 

6service, leadership, and commitment to his community; he 

7served as a Cook County Commissioner representing the 3rd 

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