SR0159 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0159 LRB103 31639 LAW 60101 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Terrence Lamont Hurst of Springfield, who passed away on March 19, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Terrence Hurst was born to Phineas F. and Gloria J. (Grimes) Hurst in Centreville on July 31, 1964; as a child, he moved with his parents to Springfield; he was a member of St. John AME Church, where he committed to his faith at an early age, was baptized, and became an active youth member; he graduated from Lanphier High School in 1982, where he enjoyed all sports and excelled in track and field; and

WHEREAS, Terrence Hurst served as a munitions systems technician in the U.S. Air Force for nine years, during which he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan; he ended his military service at Andrews Air Force Base in Suitland, Maryland with an honorable discharge in 1992; and

WHEREAS, Shortly after being discharged from the U.S. Air Force, Terrence Hurst returned home, where he began a new career as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service; and

WHEREAS, After his military career, Terrence Hurst continued indulging his love of travel as a member of the Hooch Riders Motorcycle Club; and

WHEREAS, Terrence Hurst was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and also cheered for the Fighting Illini; he loved cooking and was considered a grill master, with his specialties being ribs and smothered potatoes with onions; and

WHEREAS, For all of his hobbies and passions, Terrence Hurst loved his family above all else and relished spending time with them; and

WHEREAS, Terrence Hurst was preceded in death by his father; his grandmothers, Carona Grimes and Arnett Daniel; his grandfather, John Daniel; and many close relatives; and

WHEREAS, Terrence Hurst is survived by his former wife, Kemie Hurst; his daughters, Randal L. Hurst and Armecia D. Banks; his mother; his sisters, Felicia L. Burton (Shane) and Monica D. Williams (Calvin); his grandchildren, Roman R. Acres, Cain Q. Acres, Xyaire R. Acres, Nia L. Acres, and Teagan J. Acres; his brother/cousin, Darren F. Grimes; his sister/cousin, Farrah C. (Purnell) Borders; his nieces, Kendall A. Hurst, Kalyn J. Burton, and Amber L. Williams; his nephew, Jaaron Z. Williams; his aunt, Mildred J. Grimes; his uncles, James E. Grimes and Stanley (Jackie) Singleton; and a host of other family and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Terrence Lamont Hurst 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 Terrence Hurst as an expression of our deepest sympathy.