SR1906 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James H. Sankey Jr.; and

WHEREAS, James Sankey was born to Earlene Britton and James H. Sankey Sr. on March 21, 1955; he attended Richard T. Crane High School and married Juanita on May 26, 1973; and

WHEREAS, James Sankey held positions with the United States Postal Service and the John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, James Sankey was a dedicated and compassionate caregiver to his mother; he was chivalrous and charismatic, which was apparent during his time with Julie and then Sheila; and

WHEREAS, James Sankey was active in the Jehovah's Witness faith; he enjoyed boxing and training with Thomas Hearns, martial arts, nutritional wellness, and protecting his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, James Sankey is survived by his mother, Earlene; his father, James Sr. (Desiree); his sisters, La Vese (Glenn) and Shirley (Derrick); his stepbrother, Sean; his stepsisters, Jacqueline and La Wanda; his daughter, Yolanda (Henry); his sons, Antonio, James III, Dion, and Antione (Lauren); his special children, De'andre, Dana, and Veida; his grandchildren, Marcus, Jeremy, Kayla, Jordan, Joshua, Brandy, Javaris, Amani, Kilye, Layla, Justice, and Simone; and four great-grandchildren, Tristan, Kaiden, Kinnedi, and Kaileb; and a multitude of family and 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 James H. Sankey Jr., 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 James Sankey as an expression of our deepest sympathy.