HR0554 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Jacob "Jake" Edward Jurinek of Naperville, who passed away on November 5, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Jake Jurinek was born to Ron and Alison Jurinek on November 20, 2000; he graduated from Neuqua Valley High School in 2019 where he played football and rugby; he was on the 2019 junior varsity rugby state championship team; and

WHEREAS, Jake Jurinek was a junior at Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale where he was pursuing his passion for art and media; during his time at SIU, he shared his talents with the campus community through his work as a graphic arts and media intern for the athletic department; he hoped to turn his graphic design skills into a business after graduation; and

WHEREAS, Jake Jurinek was an avid fan of movies, music, WWE, Chicago sports, and summers spent at the family cottage in southwestern Michigan, all hobbies he shared with his favorite person in the world, his father; his enthusiasm for everything in life was contagious; his energy was boundless, and his storytelling was unparalleled; although his artistic ability was unmatched, he will be best remembered for his big heart and even bigger personality, as well as his unwavering positive attitude; and

WHEREAS, Jake Jurinek was preceded in death by his mother, Alison Jurinek; and

WHEREAS, Jake Jurinek is survived by his father and best friend, Ron Jurinek; his stepmother, Tammy Knor; and his stepbrother, Devin Knor; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Jacob "Jake" Edward Jurinek 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 Jake Jurinek as an expression of our deepest sympathy.