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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to 
3learn of the death of Kimberly Joy "Kim" Barnes of Canton, who 
4passed away on March 17, 2019; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Kim Barnes was born in Galesburg to Carolyn K. 
6Stevens and Gale (Gloria) Schisler on October 2, 1958; she 
7graduated from Spoon River Valley High School in 1976; she 
8loved to learn; and
  
 
9    WHEREAS, Kim Barnes owned and operated the Fairview Cafe 
10for over 20 years; she loved seeing familiar, smiling faces 
11every day; prior to that, she held various jobs; and
  
 
12    WHEREAS, Kim Barnes was a Gold Star Mother and an Honorary 
13Member of the Fairview American Legion Auxiliary for her 
14volunteer services; she participated in the Rolling Thunder 
15ride to Washington, D.C. and also attended the Native American 
16Veteran's Pow Wow every year she was able; she was an avid 
17supporter of veterans and fought to keep them safe upon their 
18return home; she was the first to volunteer when needed and was 
19known for donating her delicious pies; she was a fan of the 
20Rolling Stones and loved rock-n-roll music, animals, and 
21horseback riding; she always carried a book and encouraged 
22others to read; she loved and cherished her grandchildren and 
 
 
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1spent as much time as she could with them; and
  
 
2    WHEREAS, Kim Barnes was preceded in death by her son, PFC 
3Aaron Barnes; and her sister, Jill Sherwood; and
  
 
4    WHEREAS, Kim Barnes is survived by her parents; her son, 
5Corey Barnes; her daughter-in-law, Mandy Davis; her brother, 
6Kurt Schisler; her grandchildren, Melody Barnes and Emmalynne 
7and David Barnes; and Laura Ramage, whom she loved like a 
8daughter; therefore, be it
  
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL 
10ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
11Kimberly Joy "Kim" Barnes and extend our sincere condolences to 
12her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it 
13further
  
 
14    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
15presented to the family of Kim Barnes as an expression of our 
16deepest sympathy.