SR1636 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Duey Jordan Skinner of Jerseyville, who passed away on March 26, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Duey Skinner was born in Alton to Duey Duane and Kimberly Charmaine (Dunham) Skinner on September 19, 1988; he attended Jerseyville schools and graduated from Jersey Community High School in 2007; he furthered his education at Lewis & Clark Community College and earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Missouri Baptist University; he graduated with high honors at both institutions; and

WHEREAS, Duey Skinner completed an internship with the Jersey County Sheriff's Department, where he was a dispatcher for them and the 9-1-1 system; and

WHEREAS, Duey Skinner faced obstacles with determination and a heartwarming smile; he addressed adversity with an abundant appreciation for life, and he was designated Jersey County's Ambassador of Inspiration; he served as a role model for many; and

WHEREAS, Duey Skinner was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Dunham; and

WHEREAS, Duey Skinner is survived by his parents; his brother and best friend, Colten James Skinner; his grandparents, Alice (Bock) Dunham and Duey Lee and Peggy Joann (Brooks) Skinner; his aunts and uncles, Dawn Dunham, Jimmy and Michelle Dunham, Kim and Jeff Tepen, and Brenda McCreary; his cousins and their spouses, Owen Dunham and Eli Dunham, Brad and Nicole Hagen, Steve and Tara Beauchamp, Katelyn McCreary, Megan McCreary, and Danah McCreary; and his many loving and caring friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Duey Jordan Skinner 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 Duey Skinner as an expression of our deepest sympathy.