SR1218 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Andrew James "Drew" Adams of Champaign, who passed away on May 30, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Drew Adams was born in Bloomington to Prudence and Harold Adams on September 7, 2001; as a kid, he loved Bob the Builder, Spider-Man, chocolate milk, Pop-Tarts, and Oreos; he attended Barkstall Elementary School and Franklin Middle School; he graduated from Champaign Central High School in 2020; and

WHEREAS, During his four years at Champaign Central High School, Drew Adams was a three-year varsity letter winner in both football and baseball; he received the Senior Scholar-Athlete Award and the 2019 Central Football Piranha Award (leading tackler); he was the 2019 Big 12 All-Conference defensive back and was invited to play in the 30th annual Order of the Eastern Star of Illinois All-Star football game; and

WHEREAS, Drew Adams was enrolled in the Parkland Pathway Program, where he was going to major in agribusiness, markets, and management; and

WHEREAS, Drew Adams was an active member of Faith United Methodist Church; he spent the last three years volunteering on the church's Appalachian Service Project mission team; and

WHEREAS, Drew Adams always enjoyed sports, both as a player and as a spectator; he was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, the Rams, and the Illini; he could often be found at Illini sporting events with his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Drew Adams was affectionately known as "Pop-Tart" among family and friends; he was an avid shoe collector and video gamer; he had an infectious smile and loved having fun; he always wanted to live his best life and look good while doing it; he was funny, kind, confident, hardworking, and warm; he loved his family, his friends, and his dogs, Graycie, Mabel, and Broty; and

WHEREAS, Drew Adams was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother, Alliester Adkins; his paternal grandmother, Hannah Adams; and his maternal grandfather, John Miller; and

WHEREAS, Drew Adams is survived by his parents; his sisters, Ruby and Sophia; his maternal great-grandfather, Carlos Adkins; his paternal grandfather, James Adams; his maternal grandmother, Connie Thomas; his aunts, Lisa (John) Eilermann and Brenda (Dan) Wilcox; his uncles, Leo Lynn (Sheila) Adams and Arnold (Alicia) Adams; 10 cousins; and many other family members and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Andrew James "Drew" Adams 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 Drew Adams as an expression of our deepest sympathy.