SR0894 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0894 LRB103 40148 LAW 71879 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Diane Bond of Decatur, who passed away on March 31, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Diane Bond was born to Jonas and Annie (Currie) Bond in Brownsville, Tennessee on October 14, 1953; at the age of two, she and her family relocated to Decatur, where she resided for the rest of her life; and

WHEREAS, Diane Bond worked as a valued employee of Firestone for over 20 years; over the course of her career, she was noted for her unwavering dedication, work ethic, and loyalty; and

WHEREAS, Diane Bond committed to her faith at an early age, becoming a charter member of Church of the Living God Temple #1; she later became a devoted member of Main Street Church of Decatur, where she served as head greeter and vice president of the Usher Board; she also co-founded the church's 50 and older group and was involved in its Mission Ministry and the grandparent program, Youth With a Positive Direction; and

WHEREAS, Diane Bond loved engaging in heartfelt conversations over the phone, connecting with loved ones near and far, and delighted in shopping adventures with her niece, Shaquita; she also enjoyed spending time at the YMCA and attending meals with friends from the Every Other Friday Dinner Crew; and

WHEREAS, Diane Bond was the matriarch of the Bond family, serving as a beacon of support and encouragement and never missing an event, game, graduation, or celebration of her loved ones; her warm and welcoming nature created a safe haven for all who knew her; she touched the lives of many, and she will be remembered for her unwavering faith, boundless love, and selfless service; and

WHEREAS, Diane Bond was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Willen (David) Kennedy, Mary (George) Ross, Lorine Bond, Annie (Bessie) Bond, Josie Bond, and Georgia Green; her brothers, John (Linnie Rose) Bond, Jimmie (Irene) Bond, Bobby Bond, Charlie T. (Juanita) Bond, Albert Bond, Sylvester Bond, James Bond, and Roger Walker Jr.; and her nephew, Lamon Bond; and

WHEREAS, Diane Bond is survived by her daughters, Martina Bond and Shannon Bond Joyner; her grandchildren, Javaughn Rivers, Amaris Joyner, Tristian Joyner, and MaCarlon Young; her great-grandchildren, Kingston, Kannon, and Logan; her sister-in-law, Mary Bond; her godsiblings, Dr. Thomas (Margaret) Walker, Arthur Lee (Terri) Walker, and Hilda Walker; her special cousins, Clara Clark and Mildred Taylor; her special sisters, Concetta Guyse, Velma Pryor, Rachael Penermann, and Carol Estes; a host of cousins; her Main Street Church family; and a multitude of 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 Diane Bond and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Diane Bond as an expression of our deepest sympathy.