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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of MoDena "Mo" Stinnette, PhD., who 
4passed away on April 26, 2024; and
 
5    WHEREAS, MoDena Stinnette was born on October 9, 1969; she 
6was an author, mother, daughter, sister, counselor, certified 
7peer recovery support specialist, professor, community 
8psychologist, and personal hero to many; and
 
9    WHEREAS, MoDena Stinnette spent many years of her life 
10battling substance use disorder and was extremely proud of her 
11recovery; and
 
12    WHEREAS, MoDena Stinnette received a BA in 2007, an MBA in 
132009, and a PhD. in community psychology in 2022, all from 
14National Louis University, where she was an active member of 
15the community, serving as president of the Student Assembly 
16and participating in the Black Student Union; and
 
17    WHEREAS, MoDena Stinnette published the book Inside Out in 
182010; and
 
19    WHEREAS, MoDena Stinnette was an avid fan of the character 
20Batman; and
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, MoDena Stinnette always looked out for the 
2underdog, the disenfranchised, the lost, and the broken; she 
3was never boastful or proud and was known as someone who would 
4show up, roll up her sleeves, and help; therefore, be it
 
5    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL 
6ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
7MoDena "Mo" Stinnette, PhD., and extend our sincere 
8condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved 
9her; and be it further
 
10    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
11presented to the family of MoDena Stinnette as an expression 
12of our deepest sympathy.