Bill Text: IL SR0389 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of Phil Greco of Villa Park and Elmhurst.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-10-26 - Resolution Adopted [SR0389 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR0389-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Phil Greco of Villa Park and Elmhurst,
who passed away on June 20, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Phil Greco was a graduate of Marmion Military
Academy and Elmhurst College, known today as Elmhurst
University; he was a longtime resident of Villa Park and
Elmhurst; and
WHEREAS, Phil Greco served as owner and president of The
Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park for 40 years; his family
business hosted a variety of special events, including
concerts, indoor soccer, corporate events, and public trade
shows; he loved the challenge of producing unique and complex
events that were visited by more than 1.2 million people each
year; he also remained involved with PEP Industries, a
manufacturing company established by his family in 1947, which
specializes in ecclesiastical furnishings for Catholic
churches; and
WHEREAS, Phil Greco was involved with many community
events and organizations, including the Elmhurst Summer Fest,
the Village of Villa Park Economic Development Committee, the
International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), and the

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Villa Park Chamber of Commerce; he played a key role in
establishing the DuPage County Convention and Visitors Bureau,
serving on the inaugural board of directors and continuing to
serve for many years thereafter; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his lifetime, Phil Greco was
recognized for his service and generosity many times; most
notably, he, along with the Odeum and his family, were
recognized by the DuPage County Board and the Village of Villa
Park Board of Trustees with several proclamations for their
investment and commitment to the community, such as the
development and construction of The Great Western Trail Head
Arch; and
WHEREAS, In his own fight with ALS, Phil Greco helped fund
a study with Northwestern Memorial Hospital to research the
positive and clinical effects of yoga and breathing exercises
on ALS patients, a study which will soon be published and has
already proven helpful for many patients with lung disease;
and
WHEREAS, Phil Greco is survived by his wife, Kathleen
(Olinger); his daughter, Jordan (Blake) Lejcar; his
granddaughter, Loretta; his brother, Patrick Greco Sr.; his
sisters, Francine "Sis" (Bruce Campbell) Greco and Renee
Greco; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and

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great-nephews; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Phil Greco 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 Phil Greco as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.