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This resolution mourns the passing of Jerry "Iceman" Butler, a renowned musician and public servant from Illinois who died on February 20, 2025. Born to sharecropper parents in Mississippi and raised in Chicago, Butler was a founding member of The Impressions, a pioneering soul music group, and had a successful solo career with chart-topping hits like "For Your Precious Love" and "Only the Strong Survive". Beyond his musical achievements, Butler served as a Cook County Commissioner for 32 years, working to improve healthcare access and serving on the Health and Hospitals Committee. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1991, earned a master's degree in public administration, and chaired the Rhythm and Blues Foundation to support retired musicians. The resolution honors Butler's legacy of musical innovation, public service, and community commitment, extending condolences to his family, including his sons Anthony and Randy, and acknowledging his profound impact on music and local government in Illinois.

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