SR0769 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Eric Thomas Hyatt of Gibson City, who passed away on July 21, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Eric Hyatt was born in Gibson City to Wilber Francis and Doris Ann (Hinrichsen) Hyatt on February 4, 1970; and

WHEREAS, Eric Hyatt served as a Fairbury police officer for six years and a Gibson City police officer for 11 years; he was promoted to Gibson City Chief of Police in October of 2016; and

WHEREAS, Eric Hyatt was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Anchor and an active member of the Gibson City Youth Baseball League, where he focused on fundraising and was a longtime coach; he was an avid fisherman, raced remote control cars, and loved the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues; his greatest joy was watching his own children participate in sports; and

WHEREAS, Eric Hyatt was an advocate for early colon cancer screening; he was an active member of The Colon Club education and support group, where he was a calendar model for the 2013 Colon Club "Colonder"; and

WHEREAS, Eric Hyatt was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Dennis Kelly; and his best friend, Shaun Ellis; and

WHEREAS, Eric Hyatt is survived by his wife of 15 years, Jami (Grider) Hyatt; his children, Ashley Ann, Shaun Charles, and Avery Lynn; his brothers, Terry (Jo Ann) Kelly, Steven (Jamie) Kelly, and twin brother, Kevin (Angela) Hyatt; and the family's honorary mom, Beverly Ellis; therefore, be it

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