SR0808 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0808 LRB102 26125 ECR 35652 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Shyree Adrianna Pullen, who passed away on January 24, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Shyree Pullen was born to the late Sharla Rosanna Pullen and Pierre Jackson in Little Rock, Arkansas on December 24, 1992; she committed to her faith at an early age and was baptized at the First Baptist Church of Melrose Park; later, she became a member of St. John AME Church in Aurora, where she was a member of the young adult ministry; and

WHEREAS, Shyree Pullen graduated from Waubonsee Valley High School in Aurora and then matriculated at Northern Illinois University, where she excelled in biology, chemistry, and the creative arts; and

WHEREAS, Shyree Pullen enjoyed a variety of interesting experiences; she served as a page at Oxford University in England and participated in a music festival at the Vatican in Rome and in Venice, Italy; she was active with the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Jabberwock Cotillion and earned the title of Ms. Jabberwock 2010; and

WHEREAS, Shyree Pullen lived a purposeful life and will be remembered for her vibrant smile, warm personality, generous spirit, and willingness to help and serve others; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Shyree Adrianna Pullen and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

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