SR0804 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Derrick Little of Waukegan, who passed away on December 9, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Derrick Little was born on October 18, 1967 in Eutawville, South Carolina to Gary and Mabel Little; he graduated from Holly Hill Roberts High School in Holly Hill, South Carolina in 1985 and joined the United States Army, serving for 20 years as a Chief Petty Officer; he married Christine E. Scott in September of 1991; and

WHEREAS, Derrick Little was employed at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in North Chicago and the Lake Forest Hospital as a sterilization technician; and

WHEREAS, Derrick Little is survived by his wife, Christine; his sons, Derrick and David Little; his parents, Gary and Mable Little; his sisters, Rosalind (Keith) Gillard and Carolina (David) Oliver; his cousin, Curtis Oliver; his 6 brothers-in-law; his 5 sisters-in-law; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins; and many, many friends; therefore, be it

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

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