SR0839 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ronald Shawn Lynch, who passed away on June 18, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Lynch was born on February 6, 1967, in Chicago; his parents were the late Francis Lynch and John Childress; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Lynch was raised in Chicago; he graduated from the Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education in 1988; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Lynch accepted Christ at an early age; he was a faithful member of the New Covenant Baptist Church, under the leadership of Reverend Stephen John Thurston; despite his physical disability, he understood and had a great love for the preached word of God and gospel music; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Lynch was an active and outgoing person who loved to participate in family activities and outdoor events; he also enjoyed spending time with his siblings, family, and friends, especially his very special nieces, Latiste Marks, Wishanda Beasley, and Patricia Thomas; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Lynch was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Terrence, Vincent, and Roslyn; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Lynch is survived by his sisters, Victoria Prewitt (Jimmy) and Yolandas Robinson; his brothers, Brian Lynch (Florida) and Roderick Lynch; his 7 nieces; his 2 nephews; his 11 great-nieces; his 7 great-nephews; his great-great nephew; his uncles, Charles Walker and Delton Robinson; and his many other relatives and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Ronald Shawn Lynch; and be it further

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