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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death of Duey Jordan Skinner of Jerseyville, who
4passed away on March 26, 2018; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Duey Skinner was born in Alton to Duey Duane and
6Kimberly Charmaine (Dunham) Skinner on September 19, 1988; he
7attended Jerseyville schools and graduated from Jersey
8Community High School in 2007; he furthered his education at
9Lewis & Clark Community College and earned his Bachelor of
10Science in Criminal Justice from Missouri Baptist University;
11he graduated with high honors at both institutions; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Duey Skinner completed an internship with the
13Jersey County Sheriff's Department, where he was a dispatcher
14for them and the 9-1-1 system; and
 
15    WHEREAS, Duey Skinner faced obstacles with determination
16and a heartwarming smile; he addressed adversity with an
17abundant appreciation for life, and he was designated Jersey
18County's Ambassador of Inspiration; he served as a role model
19for many; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Duey Skinner was preceded in death by his
21grandfather, James Dunham; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Duey Skinner is survived by his parents; his
2brother and best friend, Colten James Skinner; his
3grandparents, Alice (Bock) Dunham and Duey Lee and Peggy Joann
4(Brooks) Skinner; his aunts and uncles, Dawn Dunham, Jimmy and
5Michelle Dunham, Kim and Jeff Tepen, and Brenda McCreary; his
6cousins and their spouses, Owen Dunham and Eli Dunham, Brad and
7Nicole Hagen, Steve and Tara Beauchamp, Katelyn McCreary, Megan
8McCreary, and Danah McCreary; and his many loving and caring
9friends; therefore, be it
 
10    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
11ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
12Duey Jordan Skinner and extend our sincere condolences to his
13family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
14further
 
15    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
16presented to the family of Duey Skinner as an expression of our
17deepest sympathy.