SR0932 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Naval Petty Officer, Gunners Mate 2nd Class Dion Rashun Roberts, who passed away on September 22, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Petty Officer Roberts was born on April 3, 1987, to John and Janice Roberts of North Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Petty Officer Roberts graduated from North Chicago Community High School in 2005; he participated in numerous sports and was NJROTC all 4 years of high school; he was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Waukegan; and

WHEREAS, Petty Officer Roberts joined the Navy upon graduating from high school; he underwent basic training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes; he was killed while serving his country in Jalaabad, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; and

WHEREAS, Petty Officer Roberts was preceded in death by his grandfather, David Huggins; his uncle, Alphonso Ball; and his aunt, Kandi Williams; and

WHEREAS, Petty Officer Roberts is survived by his parents, John and Janice Roberts; his sister, Jaleesa Roberts; his nephew, Jeremiah Roberts; his grandmothers, Anna Mae Bell and Joan Huggins; his aunts, Virginia Henley, Helen (Timothy) Clark, and Sherri (Steve) Sullivan; his uncles, William (Joanne) Jenkins and David Huggins; a host of great aunts, cousins, and friends; his God sister, Sheena Adams; his God brother, Vincent Adams; and a special friend, Jamie Plecker; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Petty Officer Roberts, and we extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we honor the memory of Petty Officer Roberts and his willingness to serve his country, which led to him making the ultimate sacrifice; and be it further

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