The late Senator Scott Bennett was remembered Wednesday as a man of integrity and love for the people in this area. Bennett was honored at a tree planting dedication at Danville Area Community College. Bennet died unexpectedly in December.

Governor J.B. Pritzker was one of  those honoring Bennett. 

He said Bennett was chair of the Higher Education Committee and was a leader in developing bills to help people go to college.

And the Governor said the impact of Scott Bennett went far beyond the Danville area.         

The late senator’s brother, Rob Bennett, is with the University of Illinois.  He echoed the governor’s comments that education was a cornerstone of his brother's life.

Rob said his brother tried to help everyone

Senator Tom Bennett was Scott Bennett’s uncle. He says Scott left a legacy everyone should try to emulate.

He said Scott would have loved the legacy of a tree because it is all about change, growth and adjustment.