SR1462 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Corey Martell Butler, who passed away on January 18, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Corey Butler was born to Tamara and Robert Butler on April 24, 1991; affectionately known to his family as "Coco," he attended elementary and high school at Proviso Area Exceptional Children (P.A.E.C.); he graduated from high school in 2013; after graduation, he attended Sequin Day Program; and

WHEREAS, Corey Butler attended White Pines Ranch Camp for one week every year; he also attended Camp Sequin for one week every year; and

WHEREAS, Corey Butler loved music, dancing, and playing video games; he enjoyed spending time with his two best friends, Jason and Camron, and watching wrestling with his nephew, Troy; he enjoyed going to family gatherings and parties; he enjoyed his life to the fullest; and

WHEREAS, Corey Butler was preceded in death by his father; his sister, Tanisha Butler; and his grandmothers, Diane Buchanan and Alice Butler; and

WHEREAS, Corey Butler is survived by his mother; his brothers, Michael and Robert; his sisters, Courtney and Tamira; his grandfather, Frank; his three nephews and four nieces; his many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; and his family at the Sequin Day Program, The Answer Inc. and the Special Olympics; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Corey Martell Butler 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 Corey Butler as an expression of our deepest sympathy.