SR0219 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Roderick Dennis Oden of Chicago, who passed away on April 19, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Roderick Oden was born on June 8, 1964 to Mr. and Mrs. King (Frances) Oden; Roderick Oden grew up on the south side of Chicago and attended St. Leo Elementary School and St. Leo High School; and

WHEREAS, Roderick Oden accepted Jesus Christ as his Saviour at an early age and was baptized at the Accounters Community Centers of Faith in Chicago; he joined the Logos Baptist Assembly in Chicago later in life; and

WHEREAS, Roderick Oden completed a Bachelor of Science program in Criminal Justice at Chicago State University and received a Master of Education from National Lewis University; and

WHEREAS, Roderick Oden served as a substitute teacher for the Chicago Board of Education, a case manager for Beatrice Caffrey, and a counselor for Accounters Counseling Service; he enjoyed meditating, watching movies, collecting teddy bears and hats, and spending time with his dear friend, Renita; and

WHEREAS, Roderick Oden is survived by his parents; his brother, Reginald (Shauntel) Oden; his nephews, Ryan Chase Oden and Kameran Valazquez; his devoted friend, Renita Rowlett; her daughters, Jill and Ayriel Rowlett, whom he loved as his own; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Roderick Dennis Oden; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Roderick Oden as a symbol of our sympathy.