HR1233 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Shawnte Amiee "Tay" Jones, who passed away on May 4, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Shawnte Jones was born in Decatur to Janet Hess and Ronald G. Jones on February 5, 1979; and

WHEREAS, Shawnte Jones graduated from Stephen Decatur High School and Northern Illinois University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in sociology; she later attended the DeVry University Keller Graduate School of Management, where she pursued a master's degree in public administration; and

WHEREAS, Shawnte Jones worked as a Registrar Coordinator at DeVry University at Addison Metro, where she was given the Ron Taylor Award for Excellence in Performance and named Colleague of the Month; and

WHEREAS, Shawnte Jones enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and organizing exciting adventures; she led and participated in many community efforts that helped those in need, including blood donation efforts; she enjoyed utilizing social media, cooking unique cuisine, and photography; she was an avid sports fan, especially of the Chicago Bears, the New York Giants, and the Kane County Cougars; and

WHEREAS, Shawnte Jones was baptized at New Salem Baptist Church in Decatur; and

WHEREAS, Shawnte Jones was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Leonard Hess, and her paternal grandfather, Robert Jones Sr.; and

WHEREAS, Shawnte Jones is survived by her parents; her special aunts, Robyn Hess, Sandra Arnice Hess Moll, and Alesia Jones; her uncles, Robert Jones Jr., Randall Jones, and Troy Compton; her sister, Shanae Cannon; her nephew, Jayden Cannon; her brother, Demarcus Williams; her grandmothers, Eartha L. Taylor Hess and Evelyn Jones; her special cousins, Jessyca Hess and Hunter and Miles Moll; her special friends, Rochelle "Shelly" Taylor, Christine "Chrissy" Ducato, Tammy Fuller, Stephanie Coffman, Brandy Boisen, and Katrinka Elem; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Shawnte Amiee "Tay" Jones; and be it further

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