Illinois General Assembly - Full Text of SR0179

SR0179 LRB104 12852 LAW 24209 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Kyle Taylor James of Virden, who passed away on February 15, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Kyle James was born to Jackie James and Larry O'Dell in Springfield on August 19, 1990; in his youth, he was known as a rambunctious child who loved playing video games with his older brothers; and

WHEREAS, Kyle James worked a variety of different jobs in the food service and ice industries around the Virden area over the years, most recently serving as a cook at Jo's Place in Virden; he was well-regarded by co-workers; and

WHEREAS, Kyle James enjoyed fishing and sharing those adventures with others, with his catches getting bigger with each retelling; and

WHEREAS, Kyle James was a beloved father, son, brother, and friend, and he will be remembered for being an amazing father who did anything for his children; and

WHEREAS, Kyle James was preceded in death by his grandparents and passed away alongside his sons, Hunter and Jacob James; and

WHEREAS, Kyle James is survived by his parents; his daughter, Molly James; his brothers, Nicolas (Nancy) James and Christopher James; two nieces and six nephews; and his aunts and uncles; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Kyle Taylor James 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 Kyle James as an expression of our deepest sympathy.