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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Brantly Russell Biggs, who passed away 
4on January 3, 2025; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Brantly Biggs was born in Evansville, Indiana on 
6July 26, 1976; he was raised in Harrisburg, Illinois, where he 
7attended local schools, leading him to attend Southeastern 
8Illinois College; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Brantly Biggs, as an ordained non-denominational 
10minister, dedicated his life to serving others, offering 
11guidance, comfort, and spiritual support to countless 
12individuals; his compassionate nature and unwavering 
13dedication to his faith were evident in every aspect of his 
14ministry; and
 
15    WHEREAS, Brantly Biggs, alongside his spiritual work, 
16pursued a successful career as a real estate agent in Hilton 
17Head, South Carolina, where his charismatic personality and 
18honest approach to business earned him the trust and respect 
19of clients and colleagues alike; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Brantly Biggs' interests were as diverse as his 
21talents, and his most recent passion was becoming an 
 
 
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1instructor for concealed carry firearms training, a role in 
2which he excelled by combining his commitment to personal 
3safety with his ability to teach and empower others; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Brantly Biggs was a man of deep faith and 
5integrity who possessed a warm sense of humor that endeared 
6him to all who knew him; he will be remembered for his 
7laughter, wisdom, and generosity of spirit; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Brantly Biggs was preceded in death by his 
9father, Darrell "Butch" Biggs; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Brantly Biggs, at the time of his passing, was 
11survived by his mother, Eugenia Biggs; therefore, be it
 
12    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
13ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
14Brantly Russell Biggs and extend our sincere condolences to 
15his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
16further
 
17    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
18presented to the family of Brantly Biggs as an expression of 
19our deepest sympathy.